Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR88: Celebrating the life of Patrick Sherman.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 88 Celebrating the life of Patrick Sherman. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026 WHEREAS, Patrick Sherman, a longtime educator with Bedford County Public Schools, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Bedford County community, died on October 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, after graduating from what is today Fairmont State University with a bachelor's degree in education, Patrick "Toby" Sherman earned his master of education degree from the University of Virginia; and WHEREAS, Toby Sherman dedicated 35 years to Bedford County Public Schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator, during which time he made a meaningful and lasting impact on countless students, families, and colleagues; and WHEREAS, following his retirement from education, Toby Sherman worked for Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory for nearly two decades, providing conscientious and considerate care to assist grieving families in their time of need; and WHEREAS, Toby Sherman enjoyed woodworking and cheering on the Liberty University Flames and the University of Virginia Cavaliers and was happiest of all when traveling and spending quality time with family and loved ones; and WHEREAS, Toby Sherman gave generously of his time for the benefit of others as the leader of the Tuesday Morning Gang, a service group that carried out household and landscaping projects to assist …
Sponsors
- Tim Griffin (R, 53) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR88ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26101591D
Common questions
- What is HR88?
- HR88 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Patrick Sherman.
- What is the status of HR88?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR88ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR88?
- Tim Griffin (R, 53).
- Where is the official record for HR88?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR88
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