Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR269: Celebrating the life of Richard Fannon.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 269 Celebrating the life of Richard Fannon. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, Richard Fannon, a respected business owner and community leader in Big Stone Gap, died on January 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, born in Wise County, Richard "Bud" Fannon lived most of his life in Big Stone Gap and served the nation as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War; and WHEREAS, Bud Fannon worked for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company as a lineman supervisor for more than 30 years and also worked at Lonesome Pine Speedway and Kingsport Speedway; and WHEREAS, Bud Fannon served the community for many years as the owner and operator of R. R. & M. Fannon Contractors and notably helped the Gilliam family construct Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory; and WHEREAS, outside of his career, Bud Fannon was active in the community as a member of the Big Stone Gap Lions Club, the Big Stone Gap Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Big Stone Gap Rescue Squad; and WHEREAS, Bud Fannon enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of East Stone Gap Baptist Church, where he was the oldest living member prior to his passing; and WHEREAS, Bud Fannon will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his …
Sponsors
- Kilgore, Terry (R, 45) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR269ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108961D
Common questions
- What is HR269?
- HR269 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Richard Fannon.
- What is the status of HR269?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR269ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR269?
- Kilgore, Terry (R, 45).
- Where is the official record for HR269?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR269
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