Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2202: Celebrating the life of Fred Fenton Forbes III.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to designate March 14 as Fallen Officer's Day in the City of Covington in honor of a Covington Police Department officer who died in the line of duty; and.
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
a resolution to designate March 14 as Fallen Officer's Day in the City of Covington in honor of a Covington Police Department officer who died in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, a year later, Fred Forbes was elected to serve on the Covington City Council, and he officially took his seat on the council on January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure on the Covington City Council, Fred Forbes exemplified the values of servant leadership by dedicating himself to the growth and well-being of Covington; and WHEREAS, Fred Forbes embraced the responsibility of his role on the Covington City Council by serving with various local and regional committees and boards and by reliably appearing at community events in the area; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership, Fred Forbes was appointed to serve as vice mayor of the City of Covington in January 2025; he then fulfilled his duties by assuming the role of mayor following the untimely passing of mayor Lance Carson in July 2025; and WHEREAS, in his personal time, Fred Forbes enjoyed hunting, spending time in the great outdoors, and drag racing, and he was happiest of all when making cherished memories with family and loved ones; and WHEREAS, Fred Forbes will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Rebecca; his children, …
Sponsors
- Austin, Terry (R, 37) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2202ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200017D
Common questions
- What is HR2202?
- HR2202 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Fred Fenton Forbes III.
- What does HR2202 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to designate March 14 as Fallen Officer's Day in the City of Covington in honor of a Covington Police Department officer who died in the line of duty; and.
- What is the status of HR2202?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2202ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2202?
- Austin, Terry (R, 37).
- Where is the official record for HR2202?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2202
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