Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR131: Commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 131 Commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2026 WHEREAS, the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn concluded his service as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia on December 31, 2025, leaving a legacy defined by professionalism, thoughtful reform, and an unwavering devotion to the rule of law; and WHEREAS, Bernard Goodwyn grew up in Southampton County and was a multisport athlete, a concert band saxophone player, class president, and valedictorian at Southampton High School, distinguishing himself from a young age through his discipline, dedication to scholarship, and commitment to excellence in all his pursuits; and WHEREAS, Bernard Goodwyn continued his education at Harvard University, from which he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in economics, then received his juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was a member of the Raven Society, editor of the Virginia Tax Review, and recipient of the prestigious Ritter Award; and WHEREAS, before beginning his judicial service, Bernard Goodwyn practiced law with the firms McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe in Charlottesville and Willcox & Savage in Norfolk, where he became a partner in 1992; he served as an associate professor of the University of Virginia …
Sponsors
- Patrick Hope (D, 1) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42)
- Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D, 39)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ131ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104354D
Votes
- Agree to V (February 19, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR131?
- HJR131 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn.
- What is the status of HJR131?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ131ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR131?
- Patrick Hope (D, 1), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR131?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR131
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