Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR256: Commending Darrell R. Byers.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 256 Commending Darrell R. Byers. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, Darrell R. Byers, an esteemed law-enforcement officer from Palmyra, retired from the Albemarle County Police Department in 2026; and WHEREAS, Darrell Byers previously graduated from Liberty University, attended the National Criminal Justice Command College, and served as an officer with the University of Virginia Police Division; and WHEREAS, Darrell Byers joined the Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) in 2003 as a member of the patrol division and went on to serve in a variety of roles, including as public information officer; and WHEREAS, as a result of his professionalism and commitment to excellence, Darrell Byers held leadership positions in several divisions, including internal affairs, patrol, special operations, professional standards, and criminal investigations, and attained the rank of captain; and WHEREAS, throughout his career with the ACPD, Darrell Byers supported the agency's mission as a member of its defensive tactics team, crisis negotiation team, field training officer program, training and professional development unit, and peer support team; and WHEREAS, Darrell Byers supported the long-term success of the ACPD and its officers by playing an instrumental role in the redevelopment of the agency's career development program; and WHEREAS, beyond his law-enforcement career, Darrell Byers has brought years of experience and expertise …
Sponsors
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR256ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108853D
Common questions
- What is HR256?
- HR256 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Darrell R. Byers.
- What is the status of HR256?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR256ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR256?
- Thomas Garrett (R, 56).
- Where is the official record for HR256?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR256
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