Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR208: Celebrating the life of Deborah Fisher Williams.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 208 Celebrating the life of Deborah Fisher Williams. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, Deborah Fisher Williams, a trusted community leader and public servant who guided Spotsylvania County through periods of significant growth as the longtime commissioner of the revenue, died on February 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, Deborah "Debbie" Fisher Williams joined the staff of Spotsylvania County in the 1980s, originally serving in a temporary position working with business, professional, and occupational licenses; and WHEREAS, in recognition of her dedication, Debbie Williams subsequently became the full-time meals tax administrator, later advanced to a supervisory role, then was selected as an assistant to the commissioner of the revenue; and WHEREAS, beginning in 1995, Debbie Williams was elected to eight consecutive terms as commissioner of the revenue, becoming a vital source of institutional knowledge during her long and distinguished tenure in local government; and WHEREAS, with the local population nearly doubling over the course of her career, Debbie Williams witnessed significant growth and change in Spotsylvania County, but was committed to providing the same exceptional customer service and attention to detail; and WHEREAS, Debbie Williams was an inspirational mentor and a loyal friend, who was admired for her sense of humor, dedication to …
Sponsors
- Phillip Scott (R, 63) · primary sponsor
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Tara Durant (R, 27)
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28)
- Stuart, Richard (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ208ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108025D
Common questions
- What is HJR208?
- HJR208 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Deborah Fisher Williams.
- What is the status of HJR208?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ208ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR208?
- Phillip Scott (R, 63), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR208?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR208
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