Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2057: Celebrating the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.
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. 2057 Celebrating the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Frank Spencer Royal, Sr., an esteemed physician, dedicated leader in health care, education, and business, and beloved member of the Richmond community, died on February 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, a native of Lynchburg, Frank Royal graduated from Virginia Union University before earning a medical degree from Meharry Medical College; and WHEREAS, Frank Royal practiced for many years at Richmond Community Hospital, demonstrating exceptional talent and compassion as he worked tirelessly to care for his patients, and he played an instrumental role in the hospital's relocation to the Church Hill neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Frank Royal advanced medicine and health care for minorities and disadvantaged people as board chair and later president of the National Medical Association; and WHEREAS, Frank Royal was committed to the growth and success of his alma maters, serving as chair of both the Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College and the board of Virginia Union University for 30 years; and WHEREAS, as a testament to his leadership and vision, Frank Royal served as director for several distinguished companies, including Best Products, Chesapeake Corporation, Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy, HCA Healthcare, SunTrust Banks, and CSX Corporation; and WHEREAS, Frank Royal was …
Sponsors
- Betsy Carr (D, 78) · primary sponsor
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Hyland Fowler (R, 59)
- Fernando Martinez (D, 29)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70)
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
- Ware, R. (R, 72)
- Rodney Willett (D, 58)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2057ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200101D
Common questions
- What is HR2057?
- HR2057 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.
- What is the status of HR2057?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2057ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2057?
- Betsy Carr (D, 78), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2057?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2057
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