2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 156
Commending Lydia Larimore.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, Lydia Larimore, a trusted professional at Neabsco Elementary School in Prince William County, was selected as the 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Virginia School Counselor Association; and
WHEREAS, Lydia Larimore became a school counselor in 2021 to provide young people with a supportive advocate who helps them overcome life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential in and out the classroom; and
WHEREAS, the Counselor of the Year award recognizes Lydia Larimore's legacy of service to students, innovative approach to counseling, significant contributions to the school, and leadership to the wider community; and
WHEREAS, Lydia Larimore promotes the idea that students learn and grow best when given tangible opportunities to lead, demonstrate empathy, build connections, and develop positive mindsets; and
WHEREAS, over the course of her career, Lydia Larimore has developed strong bonds with students, family members, and the faculty and staff of Neabsco Elementary School to cultivate a nurturing, inclusive environment where students can grow socially, emotionally, and academically; and
WHEREAS, as a state honoree, Lydia Larimore represented the Commonwealth as a finalist for the 2026 School Counselor of the Year award from the American School Counselor Association; now, therefore, be it