Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR165: Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thomas Bulova, USAR.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 165 Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thomas Bulova, USAR. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 25, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thomas Bulova, USAR, an honorable veteran and an active and beloved member of the Fairfax County community, died on December 29, 2025; and WHEREAS, a native of Syracuse, New York, Richard "Dick" Thomas Bulova enlisted in the United States Army before graduating with a bachelor's degree in physics from Syracuse University in 1962 and receiving a Reserve Officers' Training Corps commission in the infantry; and WHEREAS, following his second tour of active duty, Dick Bulova relocated to Washington, D.C., to serve the United States Department of the Army as a project engineer developing night vision and countersurveillance technology; and WHEREAS, Dick Bulova served his country with honor and distinction during the Vietnam War, remained active with the United States Army Reserves, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel, and was later appointed to the United States Army Acquisition Corps, retiring as a GS-14 in 1994; and WHEREAS, Dick Bulova gave generously of his time and expertise for the benefit of others in various capacities, including as a teacher's aide, guest lecturer, and science fair judge at local schools, as a youth catechist …
Sponsors
- JJ Singh (D, 26) · primary sponsor
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Amy Laufer (D, 55)
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Austin, Terry (R, 37)
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ165ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105519D
Common questions
- What is HJR165?
- HJR165 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thomas Bulova, USAR.
- What is the status of HJR165?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ165ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR165?
- JJ Singh (D, 26), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR165?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR165
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