2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 250
Celebrating the life of Carol A. Bruce.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Carol A. Bruce, an accomplished writing and communications professional, esteemed public servant, and beloved member of the Herndon community, died on July 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce held a bachelor's degree in English literature from American University and provided writing, editing, and publication management services as the owner of Carol Bruce Communications for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce served a total of 16 years on the Herndon Town Council, including from 1988 to 1994 and 1996 to 2006; she was also vice mayor from 2000 to 2004 and mayor from January to June 2002, when she made history as the first female mayor in Herndon's history; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce made an impact in Herndon as a longtime member and president of the Herndon Historical Society, founding member and co-chair of the Herndon homes tour committee, vice president of Friends of Runnymede Park, member and former vice president of the Council for the Arts of Herndon, and former member of the Herndon Festival's executive steering committee; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by numerous family members, friends, and citizens of Herndon; now, therefore, be it