Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR197: Celebrating the life of Shirley Kirby Armentrout.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 197 Celebrating the life of Shirley Kirby Armentrout. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, Shirley Kirby Armentrout, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, esteemed public servant, and an active and beloved member of the Radford community, died on February 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Radford High School in 1954 and earning a degree in biology from what is today Radford University three years later, Shirley Armentrout married her high school sweetheart, Robert Smith, and moved to Martinsville, where she dedicated herself to the success of young people as a science and physical education teacher at the former Drewry Mason High School; and WHEREAS, following Robert's death, Shirley Armentrout returned home to Radford; some time thereafter, she met her second husband, Bill Armentrout, who had recently graduated from pharmacy school and who would later take ownership of Radford Drug, which was founded by Shirley Armentrout's father; and WHEREAS, Shirley Armentrout gave generously of her time for the benefit of the community by serving on the Radford City School Board, where she played a vital role in the formation of John N. Dalton Intermediate School; and WHEREAS, Shirley Armentrout was passionate about health and fitness, enjoyed spending her winters in Naples, Florida, and, above all else, cherished the quality …
Sponsors
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR197ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107981D
Common questions
- What is HR197?
- HR197 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Shirley Kirby Armentrout.
- What is the status of HR197?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR197ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR197?
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42).
- Where is the official record for HR197?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR197
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