Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR401: Celebrating the life of Eugene Hamilton Hurst, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 401 Celebrating the life of Eugene Hamilton Hurst, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, Eugene Hamilton Hurst, Jr., an esteemed funeral director and businessman, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and beloved member of the Richlands community, died on March 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, Eugene "Gene" Hamilton Hurst, Jr., graduated from Richlands High School in 1959 and Emory & Henry University four years later; he then followed in his father's footsteps, graduating from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and becoming a funeral director; and WHEREAS, Gene Hurst dedicated his career to serving his community as the owner and operator of Hurst-Scott Funeral Homes in Richlands and Tazewell, and the love and compassion he showed to families in their most difficult moments made a positive and lasting impact on countless lives; and WHEREAS, Gene Hurst served the country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States National Guard in Richlands; and WHEREAS, Gene Hurst was notably the longest active member of both the Tazewell County Country Club and the Richlands Lions Club at the time of his passing; and WHEREAS, Gene Hurst supported his industry and fellow funeral directors as a member of the Southwest Virginia Funeral Directors Association and promoted the growth and development of Richlands …
Sponsors
- James Morefield (R, 43) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR401ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109440D
Common questions
- What is HR401?
- HR401 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Eugene Hamilton Hurst, Jr.
- What is the status of HR401?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR401ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR401?
- James Morefield (R, 43).
- Where is the official record for HR401?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR401
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