Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2082: Commending Shay Triepel.
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. 2082 Commending Shay Triepel. Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 2026 WHEREAS, Shay Triepel, a junior at Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, achieved historic and unprecedented success in the spring of 2026, winning multiple gold medals at regional, state, and national rowing competitions over the course of seven weeks; and WHEREAS, competing in the highly demanding single scull, Shay Triepel earned gold medals at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) regional championship, the VASRA state championship, the 99th Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the Scholastic Rowing Association of America Scholastic National Championship Regatta, and the USRowing Youth National Championships; and WHEREAS, Shay Triepel capped off her competitive season by winning the World Rowing U-19 World Championship Trials, earning a chance to represent Team USA at the World Rowing U-19 Championships in August 2026; and WHEREAS, Shay Triepel's unparalleled work ethic, determination, and belief in her coach's process have helped her shatter barriers, proving that talent and passion can transcend even the toughest challenge; and WHEREAS, Shay Triepel's historic accomplishments are even more extraordinary given that she trains with Coastal Virginia Community Rowing, a non-funded community program that operates with volunteer coaches, limited resources, and restricted access to water venues; and WHEREAS, outside of her achievements as a rower, Shay Triepel excels …
Sponsors
- Bill DeSteph (R, 20) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2082ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200330D
Common questions
- What is SR2082?
- SR2082 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Shay Triepel.
- What is the status of SR2082?
- Passed one chamber as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2082ER) (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2082?
- Bill DeSteph (R, 20).
- Where is the official record for SR2082?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2082
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