Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR227: Commending Willie Wayne Tucker.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 227 Commending Willie Wayne Tucker. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, Willie Wayne Tucker, a distinguished law-enforcement officer, recently retired from the Danville Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, prior to his law-enforcement career, Willie Tucker served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976 to 1983 and attained the rank of corporal, or E-4; and WHEREAS, Willie Tucker was hired in 1985 by Charlie Smith, the first sheriff of the City of Danville, and has since served under the city's three subsequent sheriffs, including Dudley Bowling, James Dooley, and Mike Mondul; and WHEREAS, as a result of his leadership and professionalism, Willie Tucker was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1988; to lieutenant in 2010, when he served in the jail and the court service unit; and to captain overseeing court services in 2021; and WHEREAS, Willie Tucker has served on the jail emergency response tactical team, special response team, and honor guard units with the Danville Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, Willie Tucker has received multiple commendations in recognition of his service, including a Life Saver Medal; he was also voted Danville Fraternal Order of Police's Officer of the Year by his peers in 2010 and named Corrections Officer of the …
Sponsors
- Madison Whittle (R, 49) · primary sponsor
- Phillips, Eric (R, 48)
- Mulchi, Tammy (R, 9)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ227ER)
- : 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 26108214D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 11, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR227?
- HJR227 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Willie Wayne Tucker.
- What is the status of HJR227?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ227ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR227?
- Madison Whittle (R, 49), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR227?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR227
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