Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2047: Celebrating the life of Franklin Emmett Lewis.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2047 Celebrating the life of Franklin Emmett Lewis. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Franklin Emmett Lewis, an educator, coach, journalist, and public servant, and an incomparable champion for the Saltville community who guided the town for more than two and a half decades as mayor, died on April 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Franklin "T-Bone" Emmett Lewis was born in Wise to the late Thomas and Florence Lewis; he graduated from Hiwassee College in Tennessee, where he served as class president and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, then returned to the Commonwealth and earned a bachelor's degree from Emory & Henry University and a master's degree from the University of Virginia; and WHEREAS, T-Bone Lewis was a star basketball player in his youth and was inducted into the Smyth County Sports Hall of Fame, Hiwassee College Athletic Hall of Fame, and Emory & Henry Sports Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, T-Bone Lewis began his career as a teacher and coach at R.B. Worthy High School, now known as Northwood High School, in Saltville; he also became a guidance counselor at the school and ultimately mentored and inspired generations of young people over the course of more than 30 years; and WHEREAS, in addition to …
Sponsors
- Mitchell Cornett (R, 46) · primary sponsor
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2047ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200092D
Common questions
- What is HR2047?
- HR2047 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Franklin Emmett Lewis.
- What is the status of HR2047?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2047ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2047?
- Mitchell Cornett (R, 46), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR2047?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2047
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