2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5
Celebrating the life of Peter Lee Lustig.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, January 22, 2026
WHEREAS, Peter Lee Lustig, a beloved husband, father, and son, esteemed educator, intrepid adventurer, and cherished member of the Roanoke community, died on August 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a native of Illinois, Peter Lustig earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia before pursuing graduate studies at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and
WHEREAS, Peter Lustig served for nearly three decades as a high school teacher, primarily at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, where he dedicated himself to supporting his students' academic, social, and emotional well-being; and
WHEREAS, through his tireless and selfless efforts, Peter Lustig contributed to his students' success both in and out of the classroom, making an impact in the community that will be felt for years to come; and
WHEREAS, Peter Lustig was guided throughout his life by his steadfast faith and insatiable curiosity, approaching each day with wonder and embracing every opportunity to explore the beauty of the natural world; and