Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2156: Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.
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. 2156 Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr., of Abingdon, a highly admired football coach who guided young athletes at the high school and college levels, died on May 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Curtis "Curt" Wayne Newsome, Jr., grew up in Newport News and graduated from Phoebus High School at the top of his class; he continued his education at Emory & Henry College, now Emory & Henry University, where he was a four-year starter on defense for the football team and pitcher for the baseball team for three years; and WHEREAS, Curt Newsome began his coaching career at the former Ervinton High School in Dickenson County, then moved back to Hampton Roads, where he coached teams at Phoebus High School, Kecoughtan High School, and Heritage High School; and WHEREAS, Curt Newsome subsequently transitioned to collegiate football as an assistant coach at James Madison University and an assistant coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and WHEREAS, in 2014, Curt Newsome returned to his alma mater as head coach of the Emory & Henry College football team; he guided the team for 10 seasons, serving as a trusted mentor to the student-athletes in his care and …
Sponsors
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2156ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200246D
Common questions
- What is HR2156?
- HR2156 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.
- What is the status of HR2156?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2156ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2156?
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44).
- Where is the official record for HR2156?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2156
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