Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2055: Celebrating the life of Knight.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 29, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2055 Celebrating the life of Knight. Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Knight, a beloved K-9 law-enforcement officer with the Chesterfield County Police Department, died in the line of duty on May 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Knight was a German Shepherd and Malinois mix breed from Slovakia who faithfully served alongside his handler, Corporal John Walsh of the Chesterfield County Police Department, for the past four years; and WHEREAS, Knight and Corporal Walsh shared an unbreakable bond built on trust, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the Chesterfield County community; and WHEREAS, throughout his career with the Chesterfield County Police Department, Knight was vital to many operations, supporting the tracking and apprehension of suspects and enabling law-enforcement officers to effectively carry out their mission and return safely to their families; and WHEREAS, Knight was named after the knights of medieval times, who were known for their honor, bravery, and devotion to protecting others, and he lived up to this name in all of his endeavors as an officer; and WHEREAS, Knight's legacy will be celebrated and carried forward by the members of the Chesterfield County Police Department with whom he served and by the community he helped protect; and WHEREAS, Knight will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by …
Sponsors
- Glen Sturtevant (R, 12) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2055ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200279D
Common questions
- What is SR2055?
- SR2055 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Knight.
- What is the status of SR2055?
- Passed one chamber as of June 29, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2055ER) (June 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2055?
- Glen Sturtevant (R, 12).
- Where is the official record for SR2055?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2055
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