Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR10: Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10 Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026 WHEREAS, Mirabella Jean Michael Ward, a student in Bland County Public Schools and a beloved member of the Bland County community, died on December 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, Mirabella "Bella" Jean Michael Ward attended Bland Elementary School for several years, where she displayed a love for learning and fostered many meaningful friendships with students, teachers, and staff; and WHEREAS, outside of school, Bella Ward kept active by playing travel basketball and softball, cheerleading, and participating in a local beauty pageant, and she was happiest of all when spending quality time with her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Bella Ward embraced the teachings of the Bible from a young age, received her baptism in 2025, and cherished every opportunity for worship and fellowship with her community at Wilderness Creek Church of God in Bland County; and WHEREAS, Bella Ward faced her cancer diagnosis with extraordinary faith, positivity, and courage, inspiring her family and community to stand strong by her side; and WHEREAS, Bella Ward will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her parents, Christopher and Christy; her brother, Hunter; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates …
Sponsors
- James Morefield (R, 43) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR10ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105353D
Common questions
- What is HR10?
- HR10 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.
- What is the status of HR10?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR10ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR10?
- James Morefield (R, 43).
- Where is the official record for HR10?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR10
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