Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR272: Commending Harold Fitrer, Ed.D.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 13, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 272 Commending Harold Fitrer, Ed.D. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, Harold Fitrer, Ed.D., has served with distinction as president and chief executive officer of Communities In Schools of Richmond for 18 years, guiding the organization with vision and dedication to improving outcomes for students across Richmond and Henrico County; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Harold Fitrer has advanced the mission of removing barriers to student success, ensuring that thousands of young people have access to caring adults, critical resources, and opportunities to thrive academically and personally; and WHEREAS, Harold Fitrer has strengthened the organization's role as a trusted partner to Richmond Public Schools and Henrico County Public Schools, helping to expand access to critical resources for students and families facing barriers to success; and WHEREAS, during Harold Fitrer's tenure, Communities In Schools of Richmond (CIS of Richmond) has grown to serve more than 24,000 students annually in 42 schools across Richmond and Henrico County, placing trained site coordinators directly inside schools to provide integrated support; and WHEREAS, Harold Fitrer has long been an advocate for public education in the Commonwealth, previously serving Richmond Public Schools in multiple roles, including teacher, coach, and administrator, and continuing to inspire colleagues with his …
Sponsors
- Betsy Carr (D, 78) · primary sponsor
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Garrett McGuire (D, 17)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Rodney Willett (D, 58)
- Lashrecse Aird (D, 13)
- Bagby, Lamont (D, 14)
- Creigh Deeds (D, 11)
- Michael Jones (D, 15)
- Pillion, Todd (R, 6)
- Schuyler VanValkenburg (D, 16)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ272ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Agreed to by Senate by 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 26109286D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 12, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR272?
- HJR272 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Harold Fitrer, Ed.D.
- What is the status of HJR272?
- Passed both chambers as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ272ER) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR272?
- Betsy Carr (D, 78), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR272?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR272
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