Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2041: Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.
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. 2041 Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr. Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Robert Gordon Barton, Jr., a passionate coach and educator in Nelson County and a supportive husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on May 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Robert Barton, affectionately known by family and friends as "Skip" or "Bip," grew up in New Jersey and was a star basketball player in high school; he continued his education at Colgate University, then transferred to Bloomfield College, where he was recognized as an all-conference defensive player in basketball; and WHEREAS, after one year, Robert Barton returned to Colgate University and cultivated a lifelong love of reading, learning, and debate, all of which influenced his decision to pursue a career in education; and WHEREAS, in 1979, Robert Barton settled in Nelson County with his young family and became deeply involved in community life for the next 47 years; and WHEREAS, at Nelson County High School, Robert Barton taught history, humanities, economics, and an African American studies course for which he was particularly renowned; the course began with the civil rights movement and worked backwards toward slavery, challenging generations of students to not only engage critically with the nation's history, but find ways to learn from one another and …
Sponsors
- Creigh Deeds (D, 11) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2041ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200239D
Common questions
- What is SR2041?
- SR2041 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Robert Gordon Barton, Jr.
- What is the status of SR2041?
- Passed one chamber as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2041ER) (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2041?
- Creigh Deeds (D, 11).
- Where is the official record for SR2041?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2041
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