2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2071
Commending Stephen J. Farnsworth.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026
WHEREAS, Stephen J. Farnsworth has served as a professor of political science and international affairs and as director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, contributing to the academic and civic life of the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Farnsworth earned a doctorate and master's degree in government from Georgetown University and holds bachelor's degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Missouri–Kansas City, establishing a strong academic foundation for his career in teaching and research; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure at the University of Mary Washington, Stephen Farnsworth has played a key role in advancing public understanding of government, media, and politics through teaching, research, and public engagement; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Farnsworth has contributed to the political life of the Fredericksburg region and the Commonwealth by organizing and moderating candidate debates and public forums, helping to promote informed and nonpartisan civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Farnsworth is the author or coauthor of numerous books and scholarly articles on the presidency, political communication, and public opinion and has provided commentary on political issues in regional, national, and international media outlets; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Farnsworth has been recognized for excellence in teaching and scholarship, including receiving the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and multiple teaching awards from the University of Mary Washington; and