Celebrating the life of Charlie Reed Hill.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Tammy Mulchi

The bill ceremonially honors Charlie Reed Hill as Halifax County’s first Black police officer and long-time public servant, with a resolution and family copy.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR2054ER)

Summary of Senate Resolution No. 2054 (2026S1) – Virginia

Purpose and Intent

SR 2054 commemorates and honors the life and contributions of Charlie Reed Hill, highlighting his role as the first Black law-enforcement officer in Halifax County and recognizing his public service and community impact.

The resolution serves as a formal expression of the Virginia Senate’s respect and sorrow at his passing.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal Recognition: The Senate explicitly notes the passing of Charlie Reed Hill on May 21, 2026.

Biographical Highlights: The resolution outlines Hill’s biography, including:

Education: Graduation from the former Halifax Training School (1946), studies toward elementary education at what is now the Virginia University of Lynchburg, attendance at the former Saint Paul’s College, and attendance at what is now Virginia State University.
Military Service: Service in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954.
Career: Began law enforcement in 1964 as the only Black officer in the South Boston Police Department, served as a patrol officer for more than two decades, and retired in 1989.
Community Impact: Noted for safeguarding residents and helping those in need.
Family: Survived by his wife of 71 years, Shirley, and his children Broderick, Michael, Norman, Jirgetha, and Wilheminia, among other relatives and friends.

Formal Closing: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Hill’s family as a ceremonial expression of respect.

Who or What Would Be Affected

The primary effect is ceremonial and commemorative:

Acknowledgment by the Virginia Senate of Hill’s historic role and public service.
A formal copy of the resolution presented to the Hill family.

No substantive policy changes or funding appropriations are proposed; the measure is a resolution recognizing an individual’s life and contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Action: The resolution was introduced on June 18, 2026 (Special Session I) and laid on the Clerk’s Desk the same day.

Sponsor: Primary sponsor is unspecified in the text, with a co-sponsor listed as Tammy Mulchi.

Next Steps: As a concurrent or Senate resolution, it would typically proceed through standard ceremonial consideration and, if adopted, a formal presentation to the family.

Impact and Context

The bill serves to memorialize and publicly honor the pioneering achievements and lengthy public service of Charlie Reed Hill.

It highlights Virginia’s recognition of Trailblazers in law enforcement and their contributions to local communities, particularly in Halifax County and South Boston.

Note: This document reflects the textual content of SR 2054 as introduced and does not indicate any fiscal impact or broader statutory changes.