Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2124: Commending Mary B. Bunting.
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. 2124 Commending Mary B. Bunting. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Mary B. Bunting, a trailblazing civil servant and city manager of the City of Hampton, has greatly served the Hampton community for many years; and WHEREAS, Mary Bunting was inspired to enter a career in public service by her mother, who served as city manager of Roanoke, and she prepared for her career by earning a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University and a master's degree in public administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University; and WHEREAS, Mary Bunting began serving the City of Hampton as an assistant to the city manager in January 1990 and five years later was promoted to the position of assistant city manager; then, in 2009, she made history when she became the first female city manager for the City of Hampton; and WHEREAS, Mary Bunting's accomplishments over her career with the City of Hampton include the creation of the city's 3-1-1 customer call center, the consolidation of departments to enhance customer service and affordability, and the development of a citizen engagement budget effort; and WHEREAS, Mary Bunting has fostered the growth, prosperity, and longevity of Hampton by leading multiple development and redevelopment initiatives, fostering the …
Sponsors
- Virgil Thornton (D, 86) · primary sponsor
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2124ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200283D
Common questions
- What is HR2124?
- HR2124 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Mary B. Bunting.
- What is the status of HR2124?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2124ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2124?
- Virgil Thornton (D, 86), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR2124?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2124
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