Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2120: Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.
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. 2120 Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Michael Allen Halbert of Alexandria, a distinguished foreign service officer and highly admired historian and historical reenactor, died on June 6, 2026; and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert grew up in Arkansas and New Jersey and came to the Commonwealth to attend the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, from which he graduated in 1983; he subsequently earned a master's degree from what is now the National Intelligence University in 2007; and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert's 37-year career in the foreign service included postings as a foreign liaison for the United States Army, U.S. Department of Defense, and U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency; and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert was highly admired for his character and integrity and received the Santos-Dumont Merit Medal from the Brazilian Air Force and the National Order of Merit from the French Republic for his achievements; and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert was passionate about languages and the arts, and he was a talented genealogist, researcher, and storyteller who had a natural aptitude for bringing history to life through his first-person portrayals of historical figures from the Colonial era and the Revolutionary War at schools, civic gatherings, museums, and theater productions; and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert played an …
Sponsors
- David Bulova (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- Charniele Herring (D, 4)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2120ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200251D
Common questions
- What is HR2120?
- HR2120 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.
- What is the status of HR2120?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2120ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2120?
- David Bulova (D, 11), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2120?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2120
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