2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 284
Celebrating the life of La Bravia J. Jenkins.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, La Bravia J. Jenkins, a respected jurist and dedicated public servant in the City of Fredericksburg, died on February 28, 2026, leaving a lasting impact on the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, La Bravia Jenkins served as the elected Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Fredericksburg from 2008 through 2021, leading the office with professionalism and skill; she also previously served as an assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and supervising prosecutor in that office; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, La Bravia Jenkins supported efforts to address the root causes of crime, including substance abuse and mental health challenges, and worked to promote fairness and accountability within the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, La Bravia Jenkins advocated for victims of crime, including children and survivors of domestic violence, and played an instrumental role in the community initiative that established the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, which serves child abuse victims in Fredericksburg and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, La Bravia Jenkins served in leadership roles in the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys and was recognized for her distinguished service with the Robert F. Horan Award in 2017; and