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HR 2057

Celebrating the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Betsy Carr and 8 co-sponsors

The bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Frank Spencer Royal, Sr. for his medical, educational, business, and philanthropic contributions to Virginia and beyond.

Bill text as passed House (HR2057ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2057

Summary of House Resolution HR 2057 (2026 Special Session I)

Overview

  • Bill type: House Resolution
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I
  • Jurisdiction: Virginia
  • Title: Celebrating the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.
  • Introduced: April 23, 2026 (prefiled)
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor – Rep. Betsy Carr; Co-sponsors include Carr, Cousins, Fowler, Martinez, McQuinn, Schmidt, Simonds, Ward, Ware, and Willett
  • Status: Prefiled and laid on the Speaker’s table; Offered April 23, 2026
  • Purpose: To publicly honor and celebrate the life and contributions of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr., a longtime physician and community leader in Richmond, Virginia.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commemorates Frank Spencer Royal, Sr., highlighting his:
    • Medical career and service as a physician, including practice at Richmond Community Hospital and his role in its relocation to the Church Hill neighborhood.
    • Leadership in health care for minorities and disadvantaged populations as a former board chair and president of the National Medical Association.
    • Commitment to education and university governance, notably his long-term service as chair of the Board of Trustees at Meharry Medical College and on the Board of Virginia Union University for 30 years.
    • Experience as a corporate director for several major companies (e.g., Best Products, Chesapeake Corporation, Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy, HCA Healthcare, SunTrust Banks, CSX Corporation).
    • Membership in professional, fraternal, and civic organizations (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, National Association of Guardsmen, Commonwealth Club).
    • Philanthropic efforts, including established scholarships and endowments (Pamela and Frank S. Royal, Sr. Endowed Scholarship; Royal Society at Meharry Medical College).
    • Faith community involvement with Garland Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond.
  • The resolution expresses the House’s sympathy and acknowledges Royal’s impact on health care, education, business, and philanthropy, and it requests the Clerk to prepare a commemorative copy for his family.

Key Provisions and Provisions Scope

  • Recognition and Tribute:
    • The House of Delegates notes with sadness the loss of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.
    • Recognizes his legacy of service, faith, and generosity.
  • Commemoration:
    • Directs the Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to the Royal family as an expression of the House’s respect.
  • No Fiscal Impact or Policy Change:
    • As a ceremonial resolution, there are no new laws, financial appropriations, or regulatory changes proposed.

Affected Parties

  • Frank Spencer Royal, Sr. (subject of the tribute)
  • The Royal family and the Richmond community
  • Public and private institutions connected to Royal (hospitals, universities, corporations, philanthropic endowments)
  • Members and affiliates of organizations cited (e.g., Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Pi Phi)

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Prefiling: April 23, 2026
  • Referral/Consideration: The bill is a House Resolution and is typically for ceremony; it would be considered by the House as a formal resolution commemorating the individual.
  • Action History: Prefiled and laid on the Speaker’s table on the same day (April 23, 2026)

Notable Context

  • The bill conveys formal legislative recognition of an individual who had a broad impact on medicine, education, industry, and philanthropy in Virginia and beyond.
  • This is a traditional, non-controversial, ceremonial measure commonly used to honor notable residents and public figures.

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

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