Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2196: Celebrating the life of Hattie Marie Askew Williams.
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. 2196 Celebrating the life of Hattie Marie Askew Williams. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 29, 2026 WHEREAS, Hattie Marie Askew Williams, a vibrant member of the Portsmouth community who inspired others through her kindness, grace, and joyful faith, died on June 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, born in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Lena Askew, Hattie Williams attended local public schools, graduated from Churchland High School, and pursued higher education at Norfolk State University; and WHEREAS, Hattie Williams began her career at the Scott Annex Center in Portsmouth, then served as an assistant buyer for the United States Navy, earning many awards and accolades for her performance over the course of 30 years; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Hattie Williams was a lifelong member of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville), and she upheld a longstanding family tradition of church leadership through her involvement in numerous ministries; and WHEREAS, in addition to leading the deaconess ministry, Hattie Williams had supported the music ministry, women's ministry, and youth and young adult ministries over the years; she was a former Women's Day chair, taught new member classes, and organized vacation Bible school registration, among other duties; and WHEREAS, Hattie Williams sang in multiple church choirs and traveled across the …
Sponsors
- Don Scott (D, 88) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2196ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200339D
Common questions
- What is HR2196?
- HR2196 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Hattie Marie Askew Williams.
- What is the status of HR2196?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2196ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2196?
- Don Scott (D, 88).
- Where is the official record for HR2196?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2196
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