Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR61: Celebrating the life of William Luther Bushong.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 13, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 61 Celebrating the life of William Luther Bushong. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2026 WHEREAS, William Luther Bushong, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, accomplished insurance director, and cherished member of the Shenandoah County community, died on November 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, William "Billy" Luther Bushong was born in Torrington, Wyoming, and graduated from Central High School in Woodstock, where he lettered in track and field; and WHEREAS, Billy Bushong began his professional career as an electrician and later shifted to farming and crop insurance when he took a job with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation in 1980; and WHEREAS, Billy Bushong subsequently worked for a number of companies, including Rain and Hail, becoming an area director for most of the eastern United States and in charge of compliance before retiring in 2015; and WHEREAS, actively involved in 4-H and the FFA from a young age, Billy Bushong went on to become a vital member of the Shenandoah County Fair Association's livestock show and sale, contributing greatly to the event's success; and WHEREAS, Billy Bushong's passions included horse riding and cooking, and he was happiest of all when spending quality time with family and friends; and WHEREAS, Billy Bushong will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of …
Sponsors
- Justin Pence (R, 33) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR61ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105813D
Common questions
- What is HR61?
- HR61 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of William Luther Bushong.
- What is the status of HR61?
- Passed both chambers as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR61ER) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR61?
- Justin Pence (R, 33).
- Where is the official record for HR61?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR61
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