Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR101: Celebrating the life of Virginia Estelle Phillips Bell.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 101 Celebrating the life of Virginia Estelle Phillips Bell. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026 WHEREAS, Virginia Estelle Phillips Bell, a distinguished member of the Mecklenburg County community died on November 13, 2025, at the incredible age of 111; and WHEREAS, born on January 29, 1914, Virginia Bell was a witness to nearly every major event of the 20th century, from World War I and the Great Depression to World War II, the civil rights movement, the Moon landing, and the rise of modern technology; and WHEREAS, Virginia Bell and her late husband, Henry, lovingly raised four children and spent her entire adult life on their family farm, where they grew tobacco, worked the land, and built a home filled with love, faith, and hard work; and WHEREAS, Virginia Bell was widely known for the exceptional care she provided to her family and to the entire North View community, generously sharing the harvest from her garden, offering kindness to her neighbors, and uplifting all who crossed her path; and WHEREAS, Virginia Bell took great pride in the tidiness and beauty of her home, both inside and out, tending to her yard, her flowers, and her surroundings with diligence and joy; she was …
Sponsors
- Thomas Wright (R, 50) · primary sponsor
- Mulchi, Tammy (R, 9)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ101ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106006D
Common questions
- What is HJR101?
- HJR101 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Virginia Estelle Phillips Bell.
- What is the status of HJR101?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ101ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR101?
- Thomas Wright (R, 50), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR101?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR101
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