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HR 2156

Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Israel O'Quinn

The bill memorializes Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr. for his lifelong impact as a student-athlete and long-time football coach, including his Emory & Henry head-coaching tenure and hall

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Bill Summary · HR 2156

Overview

  • Bill: HR 2156
  • Session/Jurisdiction: 2026 Special Session I, Virginia
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Title: Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.
  • Status: Introduced June 19, 2026; Presented and laid on Speaker’s table

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commemorates and honors the life and contributions of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr. (Curt Newsome), a prominent football coach with a career spanning high school and collegiate levels.
  • It acknowledges Newsome’s impact as a mentor, educator, and leader in the athletic community and expresses the Virginia House of Delegates’ respect and condolences to his family.

Key Provisions

  • Statements of remembrance: The resolution documents Newsome’s biography, including his early life in Newport News, high school and college participation in football and baseball, and his coaching career at multiple institutions (Ervinton High School, Phoebus, Kecoughtan, Heritage High Schools; James Madison University; Virginia Tech; and Emory & Henry College).
  • Career highlights:
    • Four-year starter on defense at Emory & Henry College.
    • Baseball pitcher for three years at Emory & Henry College.
    • Coaching career at both high school and collegiate levels, culminating in a decade as head coach at Emory & Henry College (2014–2024).
    • Induction into the Emory & Henry Sports Hall of Fame after retirement in 2024.
  • Expressions of sympathy: The resolution notes Newsome’s dedication to student-athletes, academics, and community leadership; it includes a formal expression of the House’s respect and a directive to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

Affected Parties

  • Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr. (subject of memorialization)
  • Newsome’s immediate and extended family (wife Melinda; children Curt III and Elizabeth, and their families)
  • Emory & Henry College community (including its Sports Hall of Fame recognition)
  • The Virginia House of Delegates and the broader athletic and educational communities within Virginia that view the resolution as a formal tribute

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction date: June 19, 2026
  • Action: Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table (House action) on the same day
  • Next steps: As a memorial/condolence resolution, it serves to formally acknowledge Newsome’s life and legacy; typically follows routine processing without policy changes or appropriations

Summary

HR 2156 is a Virginia House of Delegates memorial resolution honoring Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr. for his achievements as a student-athlete and a long-standing football coach across high school and college levels, culminating in his head-coaching tenure at Emory & Henry College and his Hall of Fame recognition. It publicly commemorates his impact on students, athletes, and the community, and directs a formal copy of the resolution to his family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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