Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2137: Celebrating the life of James D. Corprew.
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. 2137 Celebrating the life of James D. Corprew. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, James D. Corprew, an honorable veteran, esteemed merchant seaman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Norfolk community, died on June 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, James Corprew, affectionately known by family and friends as "Rock," graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk before serving his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Navy; and WHEREAS, after concluding his service, James Corprew worked tirelessly as a merchant seaman for more than 20 years through several different unions and ultimately finished his career with the Seafarers International Union in Norfolk; and WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, James Corprew enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a devoted usher; and WHEREAS, James Corprew will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Norma; his children, Talida, Dominica, Norma, and Corey, 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 James D. Corprew, a treasured member of the Norfolk community whose legacy of faith, …
Sponsors
- Don Scott (D, 88) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2137ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200235D
Common questions
- What is HR2137?
- HR2137 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of James D. Corprew.
- What is the status of HR2137?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2137ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2137?
- Don Scott (D, 88).
- Where is the official record for HR2137?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2137
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