Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR154: Commending the Virginia University of Lynchburg.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 154 Commending the Virginia University of Lynchburg. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 WHEREAS, for 140 years, the Virginia University of Lynchburg, one of the nation's distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities, has provided a quality education to its students and prepared them to be the future leaders of their communities; and WHEREAS, the institution that would become the Virginia University of Lynchburg was organized in May 1886 during the 19th annual session of the Virginia Baptist State Convention at the First Baptist Church at Lexington; and WHEREAS, at the annual session of the Virginia Baptist State Convention in Lynchburg two years later, the charter for what would become the Virginia University of Lynchburg, as well as the plans, location, and specifications for its first brick building, were approved; the cornerstone of this building was then placed in July that same year; and WHEREAS, known at the time of its charter as the Lynchburg Baptist Seminary, the school opened its doors on January 18, 1890, under the leadership of Professor R. P. Armstead and with an enrollment of 33 students; and WHEREAS, the school has undergone five name changes in its existence; after starting as the Lynchburg Baptist Seminary, the institution became the Virginia Seminary in 1890, the Virginia Theological Seminary …
Sponsors
- Walker, Wendell (R, 52) · primary sponsor
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Tim Griffin (R, 53)
- Patrick Hope (D, 1)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Oates, Delores (R, 31)
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38)
- Ware, R. (R, 72)
- Thomas Wright (R, 50)
- Zehr, Eric (R, 51)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR154ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107026D
Common questions
- What is HR154?
- HR154 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Virginia University of Lynchburg.
- What is the status of HR154?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR154ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR154?
- Walker, Wendell (R, 52), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR154?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR154
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