Celebrating the life of Barbara Mae Kelly.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Don Scott

Virginia House honors Barbara Mae Kelly for lifelong caregiving in senior care, celebrating her community impact and grace.

Bill text as passed House (HR116ER)

Purpose

HR116 is a House of Delegates resolution recognizing and commemorating the life of Barbara Mae Kelly, a resident of King and Queen County, Virginia.

The resolution primarily serves as an expression of sympathy and respect from the Virginia House of Delegates for the life and legacy of Barbara Mae Kelly.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Content

Official Statement of Mourning: The resolution notes the passing of Barbara Mae Kelly on February 6, 2026, and describes her as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and a person who enriched many lives.

Biographical Context: It provides basic biographical details, including her birth year (1946), her upbringing in New Kent County, and her lifelong faith.

Professional Life: Highlights her career in home health care, specifically with Nurturing Hearts N' Care, emphasizing her work caring for the elderly and helping clients live independently and stay engaged in the community.

Family and Personal Life: Acknowledges her role as matriarch of a large family and notes her strong work ethic, warmth, and loving influence on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It also mentions that she was predeceased by her husband, William.

Expressions of Respect: The House resolves to note with great sadness the loss of Barbara Mae Kelly and to honor her memory for her grace, compassion, and radiant spirit.

Formal Recognition: The Clerk of the House is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Kelly’s family as an expression of the House’s respect.

Who Is Affected

Barbara Mae Kelly’s immediate family and extended family are explicitly identified as the beneficiaries of the resolution’s expressions of sympathy.

The Virginia House of Delegates and, more broadly, the Commonwealth of Virginia, as represented by this official act, acknowledges the individual’s life and contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

File/Status: HR116ER (enrolled) – House of Delegates passed the resolution.

Key dates:

February 12, 2026: Presented and laid on Speaker’s table.
February 16, 2026: Engrossed and agreed to by the House; the resolution was taken up for immediate consideration and subsequently passed.
April 16, 2026: Bill text as passed House (HR116ER) recorded in action history.

Sponsor: Primary sponsor is listed as Don Scott (with a co-sponsor designation noted).

Discussion Points

This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution typical of state legislatures, used to publicly honor an individual’s life and contributions. It does not create, modify, or authorize any government programs or expenditures.

The resolution emphasizes Barbara Mae Kelly’s service in senior care and her impact on the community, aligning with public interest in recognizing caregivers and community leaders.

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