Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2017: Celebrating the life of Franklin Emmett Lewis.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 23, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 Celebrating the life of Franklin Emmett Lewis. Agreed to by the Senate, 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" 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 as 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 his work …
Sponsors
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2017ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200111D
Common questions
- What is SR2017?
- SR2017 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Franklin Emmett Lewis.
- What is the status of SR2017?
- Passed both chambers as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2017ER) (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2017?
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5).
- Where is the official record for SR2017?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2017
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