Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR130: Celebrating the life of the Honorable James A. Davis.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 130 Celebrating the life of the Honorable James A. Davis. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2026 WHEREAS, the Honorable James A. Davis, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates and president emeritus of Shenandoah University, died on October 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, a native of Marion, James "Jim" A. Davis earned degrees from Ferrum College, Randolph-Macon College, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Florida State University, and served in leadership roles at Ferrum College before representing the residents of the Counties of Bedford, Franklin, and Rockbridge and surrounding localities in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1979 to 1982; and WHEREAS, in 1982, Jim Davis became the 15th president of Shenandoah College and Conservatory, later Shenandoah University, serving for 26 years and guiding the institution through a period of remarkable academic growth, expanded enrollment, campus development, and strengthened athletics and student life; and WHEREAS, beyond his professional accomplishments, Jim Davis was devoted to civic, charitable, and faith-based service, supporting organizations such as the Evans Home for Children in Winchester, the Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Foundation, the Manatee Community Foundation, Roanoke Area Ministries, the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, and the Southwest Virginia District of the Presbyterian Church in an advisory capacity; and WHEREAS, Jim …
Sponsors
- Wiley, Bill (R, 32) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Austin, Terry (R, 37)
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR130ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Passed by for the day until February 24, 2026
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105739D
Common questions
- What is HR130?
- HR130 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of the Honorable James A. Davis.
- What is the status of HR130?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR130ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR130?
- Wiley, Bill (R, 32), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR130?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR130
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