Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR396: Commending Thomas M. Woody.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 396 Commending Thomas M. Woody. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, in February 2026, Thomas M. Woody of Mechanicsville retired as a lieutenant colonel with the Hanover County Sheriff's Office after nearly 40 years of service to the community as a law-enforcement officer; and WHEREAS, after graduating at the top of his class from the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, Thomas Woody began his long and distinguished tenure with the Hanover County Sheriff's Office on March 1, 1987, as a patrol deputy; and WHEREAS, over the course of his 39-year career, Thomas Woody rose through the ranks and held leadership roles in the Patrol Division, Investigative Division, Street Crimes Unit, and the Training and Personnel Unit; and WHEREAS, in 2020, Thomas Woody achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel and began serving as chief of staff to the sheriff of Hanover County; and WHEREAS, to better serve the public, Thomas Woody completed the Institute for Leadership in Changing Times at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Professional Executive Leadership School at the University of Richmond, as well as additional training in advanced supervision and incident management; and WHEREAS, Thomas Woody has received more than 100 commendations from citizens, supervisors, and coworkers in recognition of his outstanding service to the …
Sponsors
- Wyatt, Scott (R, 60) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR396ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109606D
Common questions
- What is HR396?
- HR396 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Thomas M. Woody.
- What is the status of HR396?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR396ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR396?
- Wyatt, Scott (R, 60).
- Where is the official record for HR396?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR396
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