Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2037: Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2037 Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, Wilhelmina Gregory James, a respected corrections officer, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and beloved member of the Chesterfield County community, died on March 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, known affectionately by family and friends as "Queen Wilhelmina," Wilhelmina James was born in Hertford, North Carolina, and later made her home in Brooklyn, New York, for many years before ultimately retiring to Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, as a narcotics correction officer for both women and adolescents, Wilhelmina James worked tirelessly to help individuals find stability in their lives so that they could become productive members of their communities; and WHEREAS, Wilhelmina James' passions in life included dancing, music, the arts, interior decorating, and travel, and she cherished every opportunity to spend quality time with family and loved ones; and WHEREAS, Wilhelmina James was the consummate caregiver, attending to the needs of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren over the years, and her home was unfailingly where people gathered for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions; and WHEREAS, guided throughout her life by her faith, Wilhelmina James enjoyed worship and fellowship with her community at Third Street Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Richmond, where she was actively …
Sponsors
- Debra Gardner (D, 76) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2037ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200085D
Common questions
- What is HR2037?
- HR2037 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
- What is the status of HR2037?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2037ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2037?
- Debra Gardner (D, 76), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2037?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2037
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