Delegate Michael Feggans

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that freedom must belong to everyone.

Today, I celebrated Juneteenth across Virginia Beach, starting at JazzTeenth at the Oceanfront for a great panel discussion, then the Team LAMB Juneteenth celebration at Mount Trashmore, where I had the chance to thank the legendary Doug E. Fresh, and ending the day at New Jerusalem Ministries Juneteenth community event.

It was great to see so many local vendors, artists, and community members, and thank you to everyone who helped make these celebrations possible in Virginia Beach.

Over the past week, I had the opportunity to visit various schools across HD97 to recognize just a few of the 2026 Teachers of the Year with House Commending Resolutions.

Congratulations to Kelly Kilbourne (Windsor Oaks Elementary), Michele Wolford (Larkspur Middle), Mary Froelich (Kempsville Meadows Elementary), Helen Costulis (Fairfield Elementary), and William H. Johnson III (Kempsville Middle).

Thank you for everything you do for our students, and thank you to all the hardworking staff in Virginia Beach Public Schools for another great school year!

Yesterday, we gathered for the 5/31 Remembrance Ceremony and the unveiling of the permanent memorial honoring the 12 lives lost in the Virginia Beach Municipal Center tragedy.

The memorial's thoughtful use of water, trees, and stone tells a powerful story of loss, healing, resilience, and hope. As we remember those taken from us, we stand with their families, survivors, and all those whose lives were forever changed.