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VA HJR85
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Krizek
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AI Summary
- Katie Register retired in 2024 as executive director of Clean Virginia Waterways, formerly a program of Longwood University, after a career dedicated to environmental conservation
- Organized statewide cleanup efforts engaging more than 120,000 volunteers who removed over five million pounds of debris from Virginia's rivers, streams, and shorelines
- Co-authored the Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan, the first marine debris reduction plan on the east coast of the United States
- Pioneered marine debris research including studies on cigarette butts and abandoned vessels while advocating for reduced plastic pollution and improved waste management
- The Virginia General Assembly formally commends her contributions to environmental stewardship and extends best wishes for her retirement
Legislative Description
Commending Katie Register.
Last Action
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ85ER)
4/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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