Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2031: Commending Noreen Turyn.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 23, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2031 Commending Noreen Turyn. Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Noreen Turyn, an acclaimed television journalist who is the senior anchor and managing editor at ABC 13 WSET in Lynchburg, is retiring in 2026; and WHEREAS, Noreen Turyn began her illustrious journalism career at WJLA in Washington, D.C., and she worked for some time as an assignment editor at WMAR in Baltimore before moving to Lynchburg to take a position as a reporter in 1990; and WHEREAS, for 36 years, Noreen Turyn has been an integral member of the staff at ABC 13 WSET, working tirelessly to deliver meaningful and informative programming to the residents of Lynchburg; and WHEREAS, throughout her tenure at ABC 13 WSET, Noreen Turyn has held the newsroom to a high standard of excellence while being a generous and supportive mentor to her fellow journalists and producers; and WHEREAS, Noreen Turyn has received many awards in recognition of her exemplary work, including a regional Emmy Award and an award from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters for her 2022 production, "What Happened to Johnny?"; and WHEREAS, Noreen Turyn has demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the community as she has provided an invaluable service to the residents of Lynchburg through her work with ABC 13 …
Sponsors
- Peake, Mark (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2031ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200204D
Common questions
- What is SR2031?
- SR2031 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Noreen Turyn.
- What is the status of SR2031?
- Passed one chamber as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2031ER) (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2031?
- Peake, Mark (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for SR2031?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2031
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