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VA Code § 2.2-3202 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 32 - Workforce Transition Act of 1995|§ 2.2-3202. Eligibility for transitional severance benefit

A. Any full-time employee of the Commonwealth (i) whose position is covered by the Virginia Personnel Act (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.), (ii) whose position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act pursuant to subdivisions 2, 4 (except those persons specified in subsection C of this section), 7, 15 or 16 of § 2.2-2905, (iii) who is employed by the State Corporation Commission, (iv) who is employed by the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, (v) who is employed by the Virginia Retirement System, (vi) who is employed by the Virginia Lottery, (vii) who is employed by the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals or the University of Virginia Medical Center, (viii) who is employed at a state educational institution as faculty (including, but not limited to, presidents and teaching and research faculty) as defined in the Consolidated Salary Authorization for Faculty Positions in Institutions of Higher Education, 1994-95, or (ix) whose position is exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act pursuant to subdivision 3, 20, 23, or 28 of § 2.2-2905; and (a) for whom reemployment with the Commonwealth is not possible because there is no available position for which the employee is qualified or the position offered to the employee requires relocation or a reduction in salary and (b) whose involuntary separation was due to causes other than job performance or misconduct, shall be eligible, under the conditions specified, for the transitional severance benefit conferred by this chapter. The date of involuntary separation shall mean the date an employee was terminated from employment or placed on leave without pay-layoff or equivalent status.B. An otherwise eligible employee whose position is contingent upon project grants as defined in the Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance, shall not be eligible for the transitional severance benefit conferred by this chapter unless the funding source had agreed to assume all financial responsibility therefor in its written contract with the Commonwealth.C. Members of the Judicial Retirement System (§ 51.1-300 et seq.) and officers elected by popular vote shall not be eligible for the transitional severance benefit conferred by this chapter.D. Eligibility shall commence on the date of involuntary separation.E. Persons authorized by § 2.2-106 or 51.1-124.22 to appoint a chief administrative officer or the administrative head of an agency shall adhere to the same criteria for eligibility for transitional severance benefits as is required for gubernatorial appointees pursuant to subsection A.1995, cc. 152, 811, § 2.1-116.22; 2001, c. 844; 2002, c. 491; 2003, c. 782; 2006, cc. 813, 902; 2014, c. 225; 2017, cc. 359, 742.
VA Code § 2.2-3205 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 32 - Workforce Transition Act of 1995|§ 2.2-3205. Costs associated with this chapter; payment

A. The terminating agency shall pay all costs associated with the provisions of this chapter within the twelve months following the date of an employee's involuntary separation, or within such shorter period as may be required. The costs shall be paid first from appropriations available to the terminating agency. If such sums are insufficient, then, if the agency's governing authority certifies that the agency is unable to pay the costs when due from appropriations available to the terminating agency without affecting the agency's ability to deliver essential services, aid to localities, or aid to individuals, the State Treasurer shall make a treasury loan to the agency to be used to finance the unsatisfied balance of the agency's obligations.B. As used in this section, the "governing authority" shall mean (i) for an agency in the executive branch, the Governor or his designee; (ii) for an agency in the judicial branch, the Supreme Court of Virginia; (iii) and for an agency in the legislative branch or an independent agency, the appropriate collegial body.C. Any treasury loan made pursuant to subsection A shall be repaid by the agency in the following order: (i) first, from unexpended fund balances available to the agency; (ii) next, from the unexpended year-end balances, less mandated uses as set out in the appropriation act, of all other state agencies and institutions in the terminating agency's branch of government (i.e., judicial, legislative, or executive); and (iii) finally, from such appropriations as the General Assembly may provide for such purpose. In budgeting for the payment of these costs, the general fund shall bear its actual share of such costs.1995, cc. 152, 811, § 2.1-116.25; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3206 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 32 - Workforce Transition Act of 1995|§ 2.2-3206. Review of program

The Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations and the House Committee on Appropriations shall periodically review the transitional severance program established by this chapter and report their findings to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly every three years beginning on July 1, 1998.1995, cc. 152, 811, § 2.1-116.26; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3301 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3301. Acts, business transactions, legal proceedings, etc., on holidays valid

No contract made, instrument executed, or act done on any of the legal holidays named in § 2.2-3300 or on any Saturday shall be thereby rendered invalid. Nothing in § 2.2-3300 shall be construed to prevent or invalidate the entry, issuance, service or execution of any writ, summons, confession, judgment, order or decree, or other legal process whatever, or the session of the proceedings of any court or judge on any of the legal holidays or Saturdays nor to prevent any bank, banker, banking corporation, firm or association from keeping their doors open and transacting any lawful business on any of the legal holidays or Saturdays.Code 1950, § 2-20; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-22; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3302 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3302. Observance of Yorktown Day

The nineteenth day of October of each year shall be recognized and celebrated as Yorktown Day throughout the Commonwealth. The observance of Yorktown Day shall not be considered a paid state holiday.1983, c. 540, § 2.1-21.1; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3303 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3303. Observance of Motherhood and Apple Pie Day in recognition of the need to prevent infant mortality

A. The twenty-sixth day of January of each year shall be recognized and celebrated as Motherhood and Apple Pie Day throughout the Commonwealth. Upon this date, all citizens of the Commonwealth are urged to reflect upon the need to continue efforts to reduce the state's infant mortality rate to preserve our heritage and to ensure the health and well-being of future generations.B. On the third Thursday of every session of the Virginia General Assembly, the General Assembly shall give proper recognition to Motherhood and Apple Pie Day in the Commonwealth.1989, c. 114, § 2.1-21.2; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3304 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3304. Display of flags on Mother's Day

The Governor may issue annually a proclamation calling upon state officials to display the flag of the United States and of the Commonwealth on all public buildings, and the people of the Commonwealth to display such flags at their homes and other suitable places on the second Sunday in May, known as "Mother's Day," as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of the Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 2-21; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-24; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3304.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3304.1. Little League Challenger Week in Virginia

The first full week of May preceding Mother's Day of each year shall be designated as Little League Baseball Challenger Week in Virginia.2006, c. 109.
VA Code § 2.2-3305 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3305. Commonwealth Day of Prayer

The first Thursday in May of each year shall be designated the "Commonwealth Day of Prayer" and shall be a day on which the people of the Commonwealth may turn to God in prayer and meditation and may celebrate the religious freedom secured for them by the laws of the Commonwealth and nation.1997, c. 388, § 2.1-24.2; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3306 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3306. Arbor Day

The last Friday in April of each year shall be designated and known as "Arbor Day."Code 1950, § 2-22; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-25; 1993, c. 222; 2001, c. 844; 2005, c. 242.
VA Code § 2.2-3307 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3307. Dogwood Day

The third Saturday in April of each year shall be known and designated as "Dogwood Day."1952, c. 111, § 2-22.1; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-26; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3308 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3308. First Lady's Day in Virginia

Martha Washington's birthday, the second day of June of each year, shall be designated as First Lady's Day in Virginia in special tribute to Martha Washington as America's first First Lady and to each of her successors as First Ladies of this Nation. Upon this date, in perpetuity, all citizens, groups and appropriate agencies in and of the Commonwealth and of the nation are urged to reflect upon and give appropriate recognition to the magnificent contribution of this Nation's First Ladies to the heritage of the United States.1960, c. 245, § 2-22.3; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-27; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3309 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3309. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

The seventh day of December of each year shall be designated as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth in special tribute to those members of our armed forces who lost their lives, and also to those who survived, the attack on Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, December 7, 1941. Upon this date, in perpetuity, all citizens of the Commonwealth and the nation are urged to pay homage to the members of our armed forces for the manner in which they bore the attack.1983, c. 247, § 2.1-27.2; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3309.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3309.1. Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week; Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week; honorary diplomas to be awarded under certain circumstances during such weeks

A. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, the first full week in September, i.e., the week that was the first full official week of peace in 1945, shall hereby be designated the Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week, beginning in September 2001.In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by § 22.1-17.4, any veteran of World War II may apply for a Commonwealth of Virginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with the Virginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:1. During the years between 1939 and 1945, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;2. He was drafted or did enlist in the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.B. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Korean War, the first full week in November shall hereby be designated the Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week, beginning in November 2002.In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by § 22.1-17.4, any veteran of the Korean War may apply for a Commonwealth of Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with the Virginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:1. During the years between 1950 and 1953, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.C. Upon receiving a statement in compliance with this section and § 22.1-17.4 that has been filed in accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Education shall award the veteran described in subsections A or B, a Commonwealth of Virginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma or a Commonwealth of Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma, as appropriate. Such diploma shall also be delivered during Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week or Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week, as appropriate.2001, c. 263, § 2.1-27.2:01; 2002, c. 162; 2009, c. 66.
VA Code § 2.2-3310 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3310. Vietnam War Memorial Dedication and Veterans' Recognition Week

A. The first full week of November of each year shall be designated as Vietnam War Memorial Dedication Week and Veterans' Recognition Week in the Commonwealth, to honor in perpetuity the men and women who have served their country as members of the armed forces during the Vietnam War.B. In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by § 22.1-17.4, any veteran of the Vietnam War may apply for a Commonwealth of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with the Virginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:1. During the years between 1959 and 1975, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.C. Upon receiving a statement in compliance with this section and § 22.1-17.4 that has been filed in accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Education shall award the veteran described in subsection B a Commonwealth of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma. Such diploma shall also be delivered during Virginia Vietnam War Memorial Dedication and Veterans' Recognition Week in the Commonwealth.1984, c. 691, § 2.1-27.3; 2001, c. 844; 2003, c. 684; 2009, c. 66.
VA Code § 2.2-3310.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3310.1. Display of the POW/MIA flag

It is the sense of the General Assembly that members of the armed forces of the United States who are or were prisoners of war or reported missing in action should be honored and remembered for their service and sacrifice. In observance of that service and sacrifice, all agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth shall display the POW/MIA flag on public buildings on the following days each year:Armed Forces Day -- the third Saturday in May.Memorial Day -- the last Monday in May.Flag Day -- June 14.Independence Day -- July 4.National POW/MIA Recognition Day -- the third Friday in September.Veterans Day -- November 11.2001, c. 835, § 2.1-27.3:1.
VA Code § 2.2-3310.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3310.2. Vietnamese-American Heritage Flag

The flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, with three horizontal red stripes on a field of golden-yellow, which symbolizes freedom and democracy and represents the cultural heritage of Vietnamese-Americans, is recognized by the Commonwealth as the Vietnamese-American Heritage Flag.2004, c. 970.
VA Code § 2.2-3310.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3310.3. Vietnam Human Rights Day

The 11th day of May of each year shall be designated and recognized as Vietnam Human Rights Day in support of efforts by the Non-Violent Movement for Human Rights in Vietnam to achieve freedom and human rights for the people of Vietnam.2009, c. 489.
VA Code § 2.2-3311 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3311. Day of recognition for early childhood and day-care providers and professionals

The Friday before Mother's Day of each year shall be designated as a day of recognition for early childhood and day-care providers and professionals to acknowledge the contributions of and pay tribute to early childhood and day-care providers and professionals who serve the children of the Commonwealth.1989, c. 132, § 2.1-27.6; 2001, c. 844; 2006, c. 156.
VA Code § 2.2-3311.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3311.1. Day of recognition for direct care staffs and other long-term care professionals

The second Wednesday of every June shall be designated as a day of recognition to acknowledge the contributions of and pay tribute to direct care staffs and members of other professions that provide dedicated assistance and health care services to enhance the quality of life of persons receiving long-term care in the Commonwealth.2005, c. 454.
VA Code § 2.2-3312 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3312. Day of recognition for bone marrow donor programs

The eighth day of April of each year shall be designated as a day of recognition for bone marrow donor programs to acknowledge the critical value of these initiatives in facilitating bone marrow transplant therapy and to increase awareness among the citizens of the Commonwealth regarding opportunities to participate in these programs as donors and volunteers.1992, c. 605, § 2.1-27.7; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3313 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3313. Virginia Drug Free Day

The Saturday of the last week in October of each year shall be designated and known as "Virginia Drug Free Day" to recognize and support education about the dangers of drug abuse, the penalties for drug crimes, the availability of substance abuse programs, and the need to eradicate drug abuse in Virginia's communities.1994, c. 480, § 2.1-27.8; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3314 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3314. Bill of Rights Day

The fifteenth day of December of each year shall be designated and known as the "Bill of Rights Day" in recognition of the ratification of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.1998, c. 383, § 2.1-27.10; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3315 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3315. Citizenship Day and Constitution Week

The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting the seventeenth day of September as Citizenship Day and September seventeen through twenty-three as Constitution Week and recommending that they be observed by the Commonwealth with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise so that the eventful day on which the Constitution of the United States was formally adopted may forever remain enshrined in the hearts and minds of all citizens and so that they may be reminded on that date annually of the blessings of liberty that they enjoy by the adoption of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all other amendments thereto.1974, c. 531, § 2.1-24.1; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3315.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3315.1. White Cane Safety Day

Each year, the Governor may take suitable public notice of October 15 as White Cane Safety Day. He may issue a proclamation in which:1. He comments upon the significance of the white cane;2. He calls upon the citizens of the Commonwealth to observe the provisions of the White Cane Law and to take precautions necessary to the safety of the disabled;3. He reminds the citizens of the Commonwealth of the policies with respect to the disabled herein declared and urges the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them; and4. He emphasizes the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of disabled persons in the community and to keep safe and functional for the disabled the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public facilities, other public places, places of public accommodation, amusement and resort, and other places to which the public is invited, and to offer assistance to disabled persons upon appropriate occasions.1972, c. 156, § 63.1-171.5; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 2.2-3316 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3316. Landscape Architecture Week in Virginia

The second full week of April of each year shall be designated as Landscape Architecture Week in Virginia in recognition of the value and importance of the profession of landscape architecture, which encourages environmental stewardship, promotes energy conservation, enhances the preservation of the Commonwealth's historical heritage, and ensures that the place known as Virginia is preserved through wise design, management, and maintenance of its landscape.1999, c. 164, § 2.1-27.11; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3317 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3317. Virginia Championship Applebutter Making Contest

The Virginia Championship Applebutter Making Contest, held in Winchester in conjunction with the Rotary Club's Apple Harvest Festival, shall be the third week in September of each year.1983, c. 95, § 2.1-27.1; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-3318 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 33 - State Holidays and Other Special Days|§ 2.2-3318. Virginia and American History Month

January nineteenth through February twenty-second, both inclusive of each year, shall be designated as Virginia and American History Month in special tribute to the founders, builders, and preservers of the Commonwealth and Nation.1960, c. 354, § 2-22.4; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-28; 2001, c. 844.