Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2174: Celebrating the life of Robert Avery Peay, 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. 2174 Celebrating the life of Robert Avery Peay, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Robert Avery Peay, Jr., a talented student-athlete and a beloved son, brother, and friend in Richmond, died on May 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, born in Richmond to Robert and Elizabeth Peay, Avery Peay was a student at St. Christopher's School, where he was a multi-sport athlete who played as quarterback on the varsity football team and pitcher on the varsity baseball team, despite only being in his freshman year at the school; and WHEREAS, Avery Peay had previously played baseball in Richmond Little League, leading one team to a state tournament and another to the regional tournament; he was also a member of the Richmond Baseball Academy West Seminoles and had been invited to play on a national showcase team for Artillery Baseball; and WHEREAS, Avery Peay developed a larger-than-life following among his teammates and classmates for his athletic prowess, earning the nicknames "Big A," "A-Dot," and "Big Arm Bobby"; and WHEREAS, in addition to his athletic pursuits, Avery Peay loved spending time in the great outdoors and had recently earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scout Troop 444, demonstrating his commitment to leadership and the pursuit of excellence; and …
Sponsors
- Betsy Carr (D, 78) · primary sponsor
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Paul Krizek (D, 16)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Rodney Willett (D, 58)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2174ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200155D
Common questions
- What is HR2174?
- HR2174 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Robert Avery Peay, Jr.
- What is the status of HR2174?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2174ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2174?
- Betsy Carr (D, 78), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2174?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2174
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