Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2097: Celebrating the life of Walter Samuel Crockett.
Status: Introduced, October 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 27, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I INTRODUCED 26200374D SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2097 Offered October 27, 2026 Celebrating the life of Walter Samuel Crockett. ---------- Patron--Hackworth ---------- WHEREAS, Walter Samuel Crockett, a decorated veteran, public servant, and dedicated business leader in Wytheville who touched countless lives through his passion for service, died on July 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, a native of Wytheville, Samuel "Sam" Crockett served the nation in uniform as a member of the United States Army's 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal; and WHEREAS, Sam Crockett was part of the start-up team that helped launch Federal Express Corporation, now FedEx Corporation, then spent 10 years as an air traffic controller before returning to Wytheville in 1981; and WHEREAS, in addition to working on the family farm with his late brother, Sonny, Sam Crockett owned and operated a retail clothing store in downtown Wytheville, first known as Country Closet, then Crockett's Cove Fashions; and WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service, Sam Crockett ran for and was elected as treasurer of Wythe County and served the community in that capacity for 28 years, providing sound financial leadership and institutional knowledge for generations of local government officials; and WHEREAS, Sam Crockett supported his fellow veterans as …
Sponsors
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200374D
Common questions
- What is SR2097?
- SR2097 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Walter Samuel Crockett.
- What is the status of SR2097?
- Introduced as of October 27, 2026. Latest action: Laid on Clerk's Desk (October 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2097?
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5).
- Where is the official record for SR2097?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2097
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