Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2109: Commending Barcroft Elementary School.
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. 2109 Commending Barcroft Elementary School. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington County celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 21, 2025, marking a century of dedication to public education and community service; and WHEREAS, Barcroft Elementary School was established in 1906 with one teacher and 10 students meeting in a local living room, later expanding to a one-room schoolhouse at 800 South Buchanan Street in 1908; and WHEREAS, on September 21, 1925, the Barcroft School and Civic League successfully opened the current Barcroft Elementary School building, welcoming 65 students and establishing what would become the oldest continuously located elementary school in Arlington County; and WHEREAS, for 100 years, Barcroft Elementary School has served generations of students and families, fostering academic excellence, civic responsibility, and a strong sense of community; and WHEREAS, the Barcroft Elementary School community commemorated this historic milestone with a celebration that honored both its past and its future, including a human chain tracing the distance between the original schoolhouse and the current building, a special assembly, historical displays, antique cars, traditional games and activities, a community picnic, and the creation of a new time capsule to be opened in 25 years; and WHEREAS, the centennial celebration also featured the participation of …
Sponsors
- Alfonso Lopez (D, 3) · primary sponsor
- Patrick Hope (D, 1)
- Adele McClure (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2109ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200225D
Common questions
- What is HR2109?
- HR2109 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Barcroft Elementary School.
- What is the status of HR2109?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2109ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2109?
- Alfonso Lopez (D, 3), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2109?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2109
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