Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2010: Commending Caroline Patricia Ayres.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 27, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2010 Commending Caroline Patricia Ayres. Agreed to by the Senate, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, Caroline Patricia Ayres of Charlottesville, a distinguished attorney, trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for justice, has made countless contributions to her community and the Commonwealth over the course of her life; and WHEREAS, Caroline Ayres was born in 1957 in the basement of the University of Virginia Hospital, a humble beginning that would mark the start of a life defined by perseverance, excellence, and historic achievements in service to others; and WHEREAS, Caroline Ayres grew up in Dillwyn and was among the first students to transition from a segregated school to an integrated environment at Dillwyn Elementary School in Buckingham County; due to the circumstances of the time, the school bus would not stop at her residence, requiring her and her siblings to walk up the road to board the bus; and WHEREAS, Caroline Ayres pursued her legal education at the University of Virginia School of Law and graduated in 1981; her accomplishment was not only a personal milestone but also a significant achievement for her community, reflecting her resilience and commitment to advancing equality within the legal system; and WHEREAS, Caroline Ayres began her career at a time when opportunities for Black women, particularly in the legal profession, were …
Sponsors
- Luther Cifers (R, 10) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2010ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (voice vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200004D
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
Votes
- Agree to V (April 23, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is SR2010?
- SR2010 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Caroline Patricia Ayres.
- What is the status of SR2010?
- Passed both chambers as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2010ER) (April 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2010?
- Luther Cifers (R, 10).
- Where is the official record for SR2010?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2010
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