Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR480: Celebrating the life of Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 480 Celebrating the life of Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr., an honorable veteran, esteemed educator, distinguished public servant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Newport News community, died on May 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, Everette Alexander "Teddy" Hicks, Sr., graduated from the historic George Washington Carver High School in Hampton Roads before joining the United States Army and serving his country with honor and distinction in both the United States and Korea; and WHEREAS, following his service, Teddy Hicks earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 from what is today Norfolk State University and then a master's degree from what would become Hampton University; and WHEREAS, Teddy Hicks devoted 32 years to the education of young people as a teacher, coach, and administrator with Newport News Public Schools, including at Carver High School, the former Ferguson High School, Point Option, and Menchville High School; and WHEREAS, in his retirement, Teddy Hicks redoubled his commitment to his community's young people by serving on the Newport News School Board from 2000 to 2016, including terms as vice-chairman and chairman; and WHEREAS, Teddy Hicks made an impact on the lives of others as a lifetime member of the Newport News …
Sponsors
- Marcia Price (D, 85) · primary sponsor
- Mark Downey (D, 69)
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70)
- Virgil Thornton (D, 86)
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR480ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109454D
Common questions
- What is HR480?
- HR480 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr.
- What is the status of HR480?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR480ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR480?
- Marcia Price (D, 85), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR480?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR480
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