Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR192: Celebrating the life of Bill Franklin Vehorn.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 192 Celebrating the life of Bill Franklin Vehorn. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, Bill Franklin Vehorn was born on September 19, 1965, at Saigon Adventist Hospital in Saigon, South Vietnam, while his father, Franklin Esby Vehorn, was serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, beginning a life that would be marked by independence, curiosity, and quiet strength; and WHEREAS, Bill Vehorn spent portions of his childhood in Virginia Beach before later growing up in North Carolina, where he graduated from Grimsley High School in Greensboro and began shaping the thoughtful and independent spirit that would define him; and WHEREAS, after high school, Bill Vehorn served honorably in the United States Army during the Cold War, including service in West Germany, and was later determined to be a 100 percent service-connected disabled veteran, carrying the enduring legacy of his service with dignity; and WHEREAS, following his military service, Bill Vehorn attended North Carolina State University before relocating to California, where he built a life on his own terms and founded a small clothing business, creating and selling handmade tie-dye apparel at fairs and festivals throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Bill Vehorn chose to live simply, placing little value …
Sponsors
- Webert, Michael (R, 61) · primary sponsor
- Jordan, Emily (R, 17)
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42)
- Davis, Will (R, 39)
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56)
- Jackie Glass (D, 93)
- Kilgore, Terry (R, 45)
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80)
- Phillips, Eric (R, 48)
- Runion, Chris (R, 35)
- Irene Shin (D, 8)
- Wiley, Bill (R, 32)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ192ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107823D
Common questions
- What is HJR192?
- HJR192 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Bill Franklin Vehorn.
- What is the status of HJR192?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ192ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR192?
- Webert, Michael (R, 61), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR192?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR192
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