Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2094: Celebrating the life of Ernestine Inez Epps Shaw.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2094 Celebrating the life of Ernestine Inez Epps Shaw. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Ernestine Inez Epps Shaw, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and esteemed member of the Hopewell community, died on March 31, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and joy; and WHEREAS, Ernestine Shaw graduated from the former J.E.J. Moore High School in Prince George County before embarking upon a successful career in the service industry; and WHEREAS, after working first in Trenton, New Jersey, Ernestine Shaw later returned to the Commonwealth and supported a number of distinguished organizations and companies over the years, including the Prince George Country Club, Hewlett-Packard, and Reynolds Aluminum; and WHEREAS, for 16 years, Ernestine Shaw worked tirelessly to care for and nourish the young people of Hopewell as a food services professional with Hopewell City Public Schools, endearing herself to countless students and families; and WHEREAS, Ernestine Shaw was the consummate host and friend who embraced every opportunity to cook, fish, bowl, dance, care for the elderly, and, above all else, make cherished memories with family and loved ones; and WHEREAS, Ernestine Shaw gave generously of her time to her community as a faithful member of the Radiant Temple #1200 of the Improved Benevolent and Protective …
Sponsors
- Lindsey Dougherty (D, 75) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2094ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200154D
Common questions
- What is HR2094?
- HR2094 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Ernestine Inez Epps Shaw.
- What is the status of HR2094?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2094ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2094?
- Lindsey Dougherty (D, 75).
- Where is the official record for HR2094?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2094
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