Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2086: Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.
Status: Passed one chamber, July 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, July 1, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2086 Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr. Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 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" Newsome 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 working diligently to ensure …
Sponsors
- Pillion, Todd (R, 6) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2086ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200317D
Common questions
- What is SR2086?
- SR2086 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.
- What is the status of SR2086?
- Passed one chamber as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2086ER) (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2086?
- Pillion, Todd (R, 6).
- Where is the official record for SR2086?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2086
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