Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2136: Celebrating the life of Geravis Anninos Brown.
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. 2136 Celebrating the life of Geravis Anninos Brown. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Geravis Anninos Brown, an honorable veteran, trailblazing law-enforcement officer, and beloved member of the Portsmouth community, died on June 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Portsmouth Public Schools, Geravis Anninos "G.A." Brown enlisted in the United States Army and served his country with honor and distinction as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, following his service, G.A. Brown briefly worked for the United States Postal Service in Washington, D.C., before devoting himself to the safety and well-being of his community by joining the Portsmouth Police Department in 1971; and WHEREAS, G.A. Brown started with the Portsmouth Police Department in uniformed patrol and soon made history as the first African American K-9 officer in the Commonwealth; he then served as a detective with the homicide and larceny unit before making his mark again as the first African American public information officer in the Tidewater area; and WHEREAS, over his years with the Portsmouth Police Department, G.A. Brown made an impact as a charter member of the Minority Police Officers Association of Portsmouth, as well as through his efforts with the Special Olympics and as a member of …
Sponsors
- Don Scott (D, 88) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2136ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200234D
Common questions
- What is HR2136?
- HR2136 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Geravis Anninos Brown.
- What is the status of HR2136?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2136ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2136?
- Don Scott (D, 88).
- Where is the official record for HR2136?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2136
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