Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2064: Commending Rita Forrester.
Status: Passed one chamber, July 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, July 1, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2064 Commending Rita Forrester. Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, after two decades of distinguished leadership, Rita Forrester retired as executive director of the Carter Family Fold, a music venue that honors the legacy of the Carter Family and promotes traditional American country music; and WHEREAS, beginning in 1927, the Carter Family, made up of A.P., Sara, and Maybelle Carter, changed American music history and laid the roots for modern country music; from their first recordings during what Johnny Cash referred to as the "Big Bang of Country Music," they introduced hundreds of well-known songs, including "Wildwood Flower," "Keep on the Sunny Side," "Will the Circle be Unbroken," and "The Wabash Cannonball"; and WHEREAS, Janette Carter, daughter of A.P. and Sara Carter, fulfilled a deathbed promise to her father to "carry the music forward," and drew on her legacy, her faith, and the strength and inspiration of family and friends to establish the Carter Family Fold, a weekly, live music program at the homeplace of the Carter Family in Scott County; and WHEREAS, Janette Carter's daughter, Rita Forrester, assisted her mother in producing and running the weekly show; over the years, she also served as an ambassador for the show, traveling to regional, national, and international events to receive accolades …
Sponsors
- Pillion, Todd (R, 6) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2064ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200220D
Common questions
- What is SR2064?
- SR2064 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Rita Forrester.
- What is the status of SR2064?
- Passed one chamber as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2064ER) (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2064?
- Pillion, Todd (R, 6).
- Where is the official record for SR2064?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2064
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