Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2116: Celebrating the life of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2116 Celebrating the life of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr., a devout and hardworking member of the Suffolk community, died on February 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, a native of Suffolk, Melvin Whitfield spent most of his career as a truck driver and ultimately established his own business, M&L Whitfield Trucking Company, in 1998; and WHEREAS, after his retirement from the trucking industry, Melvin Whitfield worked at Edwards Farm and Faulk Farm in Buckhorn; he was an avid outdoorsman who formed many lifelong friendships as a longtime member of Deer Path Hunt Club; and WHEREAS, Melvin Whitfield began his journey in faith at Olive Branch Baptist Church, and in later life, he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the Buckhorn community at Piney Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member of the male choir, senior choir, combined choir, and usher ministry; and WHEREAS, Melvin Whitfield will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Lisa; his children, Barbara, Melvin, Jr., Stevie, Evelyn, Valorie, Brian, and Robert, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr., a …
Sponsors
- Don Scott (D, 88) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2116ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200175D
Common questions
- What is HR2116?
- HR2116 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr.
- What is the status of HR2116?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2116ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2116?
- Don Scott (D, 88).
- Where is the official record for HR2116?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2116
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