Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR255: Celebrating the life of William Edward Jamerson, Sr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 255 Celebrating the life of William Edward Jamerson, Sr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, William Edward Jamerson, Sr., an accomplished football referee and builder, esteemed public servant, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and beloved member of the Appomattox County community, died on October 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, William "Bill" Edward Jamerson, Sr., graduated from Appomattox High School in 1952, then attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) on an athletic scholarship, where he was starting tackle on the football team that went undefeated in 1954 and was named to the All-Southern Conference Scholastic Team in 1955; and WHEREAS, after graduating from college, Bill Jamerson began his career as a referee officiating football, first at the high school level, then for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and Division III games, and ultimately with the Atlantic Coast Conference, which he served for 21 years, covering approximately 200 major college games, bowl games, two Division III national championship games, and one junior college national championship game; and WHEREAS, alongside his father, J. E. "Dutch" Jamerson, Bill Jamerson founded the construction company J. E. Jamerson and Sons, Inc., and worked as a building contractor for many years, leading the company to become one of the largest and most respected …
Sponsors
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR255ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108854D
Common questions
- What is HR255?
- HR255 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of William Edward Jamerson, Sr.
- What is the status of HR255?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR255ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR255?
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56).
- Where is the official record for HR255?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR255
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