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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn.
AI Summary
This resolution commends the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn for his distinguished service and exemplary leadership upon his retirement as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Virginia's highest court. The resolution highlights his extensive career, beginning with his early academic and athletic achievements, his legal education at Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law, and his private practice before entering public service. It details his progression through various judicial roles, including judge of the Chesapeake General District Court and Circuit Court, and his appointment and subsequent election as a justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, culminating in his unanimous election as chief justice. The resolution also acknowledges his significant contributions to judicial administration, including his leadership on various committees and task forces focused on court reform, access to justice, and specialized dockets like recovery courts and veterans treatment dockets. It further notes the numerous awards and accolades he received, such as the Harry L. Carrico Outstanding Career Service Award and the Virginia Bar Association's Gerald L. Baliles Distinguished Service Award, all of which underscore his integrity, wisdom, and dedication to the rule of law and the administration of justice in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors (85)
Patrick Hope (D)*,
Kimberly Adams (D),
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Jessica Anderson (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Alex Askew (D),
Lamont Bagby (D),
Jason Ballard (R),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
Gretchen Bulova (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Betsy Carr (D),
Stacey Carroll (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
William Davis (R),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Karrie Delaney (D),
Bill DeSteph (R),
Lindsey Dougherty (D),
Mark Downey (D),
Michael Feggans (D),
Hyland Fowler (R),
Lily Franklin (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
Travis Hackworth (R),
Karen Hamilton (R),
C.E. Hayes (D),
Dan Helmer (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Phil Hernandez (D),
Charniele Herring (D),
Emily Jordan (R),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Terry Kilgore (R),
Paul Krizek (D),
Amy Laufer (D),
James Leftwich (R),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
John Chilton McAuliff (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Ryan McDougle (R),
Garrett McGuire (D),
Ellen McLaughlin (R),
Delores McQuinn (D),
Leslie Chambers Mehta (D),
May Nivar (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
David Reid (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Don Scott (D),
Holly Seibold (D),
Briana Sewell (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
Shelly Simonds (D),
J.J. Singh (D),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
Richard Sullivan (D),
Josh Thomas (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Luke Torian (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Howard Wachsmann (R),
Jeion Ward (D),
Lee Ware (R),
Vivian Watts (D),
Madison Whittle (R),
Rodney Willett (D),
Wren Williams (R),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ131 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ131/text/HJ131 |
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