Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR439: Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 439 Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, Mildred Harlow Scott, who touched countless lives through her passion for civic engagement and volunteer service, died on March 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was best known for her skill as a baker and brought joy to many through her craft; over the course of her life, she auctioned 88 cakes, several of which sold for hundreds of dollars; and WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was an exemplar of community leadership who worked diligently to uphold the democratic process as an election official and had served as assistant treasurer for the Town of Vinton; and WHEREAS, Mildred Scott was an active member of the Roanoke County Republican Committee, Central Republican Women, and Roanoke Valley Republican Women, and she catered several fundraising events for Republican candidates for office at the state and federal levels; and WHEREAS, predeceased by her son, James, and her daughter, Catherine, Mildred Scott will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her daughter, Cherie, and her family and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mildred Harlow Scott, a highly admired servant leader in the Roanoke Valley; …
Sponsors
- McNamara, Joseph (R, 40) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR439ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109625D
Common questions
- What is HR439?
- HR439 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Mildred Harlow Scott.
- What is the status of HR439?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR439ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR439?
- McNamara, Joseph (R, 40).
- Where is the official record for HR439?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR439
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