Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR403: Commending William Massey.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 403 Commending William Massey. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, after 41 years of outstanding service and transformational leadership, William Massey retired as the chief executive officer of the Peninsula Agency on Aging, having greatly enhanced the quality of life for older adults on the Virginia Peninsula; and WHEREAS, prior to joining the Peninsula Agency on Aging, William "Bill" Massey worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and rehabilitation counselor and supervisor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, followed by a stint with the Urbanna-based nonprofit organization Bay Aging, which provides community support for older adults and people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, as chief executive officer of the Peninsula Agency on Aging since 1984, Bill Massey upheld the organization's mission to enhance the quality of life for older adults by connecting them with the resources and support they need to stay engaged in the community; and WHEREAS, Bill Massey guided the Peninsula Agency on Aging to focus on meeting nutritional needs, in-home care needs, and transportation to connect older adults with other programs and services; and WHEREAS, over the course of his 41 years of service with the Peninsula Agency on Aging, Bill Massey witnessed a significant growth in the number of residents over the age of 60 and …
Sponsors
- Hodges, M. (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Mark Downey (D, 69)
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70)
- Virgil Thornton (D, 86)
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR403ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109271D
Common questions
- What is HR403?
- HR403 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending William Massey.
- What is the status of HR403?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR403ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR403?
- Hodges, M. (R, 68), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR403?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR403
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