Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR191: Celebrating the life of Dennis P. Gallagher.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 191 Celebrating the life of Dennis P. Gallagher. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, Dennis P. Gallagher, the longtime president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association and an active leader in the Richmond community, died on August 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, born to Thomas J. Gallagher and Louise Binder Gallagher on December 1, 1946, Dennis "Denny" P. Gallagher was raised in Renovo, a small town nestled between the mountains and the Susquehanna River in Central Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Denny Gallagher attended school in nearby Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, graduating from Immaculate Conception High School and receiving his bachelor's degree from Lock Haven State College, now Commonwealth University-Lock Haven, where he also worked with programs to teach fine arts to young men between 10 and 15 years old; and WHEREAS, after graduating college, Denny Gallagher began his career as a textbook salesman for Harper & Row, then joined the Virginia Department of Corrections as a counselor in March 1971, serving in a number of roles, including prison assistant superintendent, parole officer, administrative assistant to the director, and legal investigator; and WHEREAS, during that time, Denny Gallagher also shared his knowledge and experience by teaching penology classes to young men at St. Alban's School in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Ware, R. (R, 72) · primary sponsor
- Kent, Hillary (R, 67)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR191ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108370D
Common questions
- What is HR191?
- HR191 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Dennis P. Gallagher.
- What is the status of HR191?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR191ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR191?
- Ware, R. (R, 72), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR191?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR191
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