Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR134: Commending Justin D. Lynchard.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 134 Commending Justin D. Lynchard. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 3, 2026 WHEREAS, Justin D. Lynchard, a retired member of the United States Army and an inspirational resident of the Commonwealth who has demonstrated courage and determination in his recovery from a traumatic brain injury, received an honorary promotion to sergeant from the United States House Committee on Armed Services and the United States Secretary of the Army in 2026; and WHEREAS, while serving the nation as a sniper in the 101st Airborne Division, Justin Lynchard was struck by a vehicle after a pre-deployment exercise in September 2022; and WHEREAS, Justin Lynchard was resuscitated twice by emergency medical personnel, and he suffered multiple open fractures, a stroke, and a severe traumatic brain injury; and WHEREAS, Justin Lynchard subsequently spent 17 days in a coma and two months in an intensive care unit, then transferred to the Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center in Tampa, Florida, for four months of acute rehabilitation and recovery; and WHEREAS, Justin Lynchard ultimately settled in the Commonwealth to be closer to his family; he recovered the use of his limbs nearly a year after the crash and continues working to recover his cognitive abilities; and WHEREAS, Justin Lynchard is an inspiration to his community and exemplifies fortitude and perseverance …
Sponsors
- Zehr, Eric (R, 51) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR134ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Passed by for the day until March 3, 2026
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106680D
Common questions
- What is HR134?
- HR134 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Justin D. Lynchard.
- What is the status of HR134?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR134ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR134?
- Zehr, Eric (R, 51).
- Where is the official record for HR134?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR134
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