Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2180: Commending Stephen Shook.
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. 2180 Commending Stephen Shook. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Stephen Shook, an accomplished musician, music educator, and conductor founded the Northern Virginia Community Orchestra, which celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2026; and WHEREAS, inspired from an early age by a love of music fostered by his mother, a piano teacher, Stephen Shook earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree in music from Western Michigan University and furthered his studies in orchestral conducting through The Juilliard School's extension program; and WHEREAS, a skilled violinist who has performed with numerous orchestras, Stephen Shook devoted much of his career to music education, serving as a public school educator in Michigan and the Commonwealth and as a private violin and viola instructor; and WHEREAS, after retiring from Fairfax County Public Schools, Stephen Shook was approached by former students who shared their desire to continue rehearsing and performing together, which inspired him to establish the Northern Virginia Community Orchestra in 2021; and WHEREAS, what began as a small group of dedicated musicians rehearsing in a local church basement quickly grew into a thriving community ensemble of more than 60 amateur and professional musicians; and WHEREAS, as founder, music director, and conductor of the Northern Virginia Community Orchestra, Stephen Shook has cultivated an …
Sponsors
- Kathy Tran (D, 18) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2180ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200150D
Common questions
- What is HR2180?
- HR2180 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Stephen Shook.
- What is the status of HR2180?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2180ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2180?
- Kathy Tran (D, 18).
- Where is the official record for HR2180?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2180
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