Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR102: Commending Dillard E. Ferguson, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 102 Commending Dillard E. Ferguson, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026 WHEREAS, Dillard E. Ferguson, Jr., Fire-Rescue Chief of the Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services, is receiving the Governor's Chief Officer of the Year award for 2025 at the Governor's Fire Service Awards during the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference in Virginia Beach on February 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, Dillard "Eddie" E. Ferguson, Jr., began his firefighting and emergency rescue services career at the age of 16, becoming one of Goochland County's first Advanced Life Support providers, and rose through the ranks to serve as company officer, District Chief, and volunteer Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) before becoming the county's first career Deputy Chief of EMS in 2004; and WHEREAS, after leading key initiatives as the Deputy Chief of EMS that bolstered and modernized Goochland County's EMS system, Eddie Ferguson was appointed to serve as Fire-Rescue Chief of the Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services in 2019; and WHEREAS, in his role as Fire-Rescue Chief, Eddie Ferguson enhanced the department's ability to fulfill its mission through fleet, equipment, station, and infrastructure upgrades, productive regional partnerships, and initiatives that strengthened operational readiness; and WHEREAS, Eddie Ferguson has promoted fire safety and prevention in the community …
Sponsors
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR102ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106481D
Common questions
- What is HR102?
- HR102 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Dillard E. Ferguson, Jr.
- What is the status of HR102?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR102ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR102?
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56).
- Where is the official record for HR102?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR102
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