Celebrating the life of Albert Davis Bugg, Jr.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Richard Stuart

The bill honors the life and work of Albert D. Bugg, Jr., recognizing his civil litigation career, community service, and family contributions in Virginia.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2019ER)

Summary of SR 2019 (2026 Sessions, Virginia)

Purpose

This is a Senate resolution recognizing and commemorating the life and public service of Albert Davis Bugg, Jr., an attorney and longtime resident of the Northern Neck, who died on April 5, 2026.

The resolution serves as a formal expression of the Senate’s respect and condolence to his family and to acknowledge his contributions to the Virginia legal community and his local region.

Key Provisions and Provisions Change

Declares the Senate’s sadness at the passing of Albert Davis Bugg, Jr.

Highlights a biographical sketch detailing his education, career, community involvement, and family.

Education: Christchurch School (boarding school in Middlesex County), Davidson College (B.A., 1971), University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1975).
Career:
Early career as a partner at Sands Anderson in Richmond.
Relocated to the Northern Neck in 1982; practiced in White Stone, later forming Rumsey, Breeden, Hubbard, Bugg & Terry and Rumsey & Bugg in Irvington, where he practiced with his son.
Specialty: Civil litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
Leadership: President of the Northern Neck Bar Association.
Community and faith:
Member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (vestry and senior warden).
Later affiliated with Wicomico Parish Church.
Personal: Longtime resident of Edwardsville; enjoyed boating and local outdoor activities; married to Margaret for 51 years; survived by his son Albert, daughter Patricia, and other family.

Expresses the Senate’s intent to have a copy of the resolution prepared for the family as a token of respect.

Who/What is Affected

The resolution primarily affects:

Albert Davis Bugg, Jr.’s family and associates (as a ceremonial acknowledgment).
The Virginia Senate, which formally recognizes his life and contributions.

No policy changes, funding allocations, or regulatory authorities are altered by this resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced in the 2026 Special Session I.

Presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk on April 23, 2026.

Co-sponsored by Senator Richard Stuart.

Action type: A commemorative Senate resolution (no enforcement or implementation requirements; rhetorical/ceremonial in nature).

Implications for Readers

Readers should understand this as a formal tribute that documents Albert D. Bugg, Jr.’s professional achievements, community service, and personal life.

It underscores the Virginia Senate’s practice of honoring notable state residents posthumously.

Note: This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution and does not create or modify law, regulations, or state programs.