Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR326: Celebrating the life of Andrew Thomas Olaisen.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 326 Celebrating the life of Andrew Thomas Olaisen. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, Andrew Thomas Olaisen, an honorable veteran, longtime leader of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula, and a beloved member of the Virginia Peninsula community, died on January 25, 2026; and WHEREAS, Andrew Thomas "Tom" Olaisen graduated from Newport News High School in 1953 and joined the staff at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula a year later; and WHEREAS, Tom Olaisen served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany from 1957 to 1959; and WHEREAS, as a result of his leadership and professionalism, Tom Olaisen was promoted to executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula in 1965; and WHEREAS, Tom Olaisen worked tirelessly for the benefit of young people until his retirement in 1996, overseeing the integration of the club in 1965 and the expansion of services to girls in 1991; and WHEREAS, with a work ethic that would not fade in retirement, Tom Olaisen continued to serve as a consultant and special events coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula for 13 years and had more recently worked …
Sponsors
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70) · primary sponsor
- Hodges, M. (R, 68)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR326ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109374D
Common questions
- What is HR326?
- HR326 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Andrew Thomas Olaisen.
- What is the status of HR326?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR326ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR326?
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR326?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR326
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.