Celebrating the life of Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Josh Cole

The bill creates a ceremonial resolution honoring and presenting condolences for Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr.'s life and contributions to his family and the community.

Bill text as passed House (HR2038ER)

1) Purpose and Intent

HR 2038 is a House of Delegates resolution dedicated to recognizing and commemorating the life and contributions of Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr.

The resolution expresses sorrow at his passing and honors his legacy in scholarship, faith, service, and community involvement.

It serves as a formal expression of the House's respect and sympathy to his family and loved ones.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

The bill does not establish new programs, appropriations, or statutory changes. Instead, it:

Proclaims appreciation and remembrance for Herbert Green’s life and work.
Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and present a formal copy of the resolution to his family.

The content consists of declarative statements about Green’s biography, accomplishments, and character, culminating in a formal resolution of sympathy.

3) Individuals, Institutions, and Sectors Affected

Primary affected party: Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr.'s family and close relations (the resolution is for them as the recipient of the House’s respect).

Broader impact: Members of the Virginia House of Delegates, the Fredericksburg community, and those who read or receive the resolution as a public acknowledgment of Green’s life and contributions.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Prefiled: April 22, 2026.

Offered: April 23, 2026, in the Special Session (Session 2026S1).

Action history indicates the measure was laid on the Speaker’s table and prefiled prior to formal introduction.

Sponsor: Primary patron J.G. Cole, with co-sponsor Josh Cole.

Next steps: As a memorial or commemorative resolution, it typically progresses through standard House approval without fiscal impact or implementation requirements, culminating in the Clerk delivering a copy to the family.

5) Notable Biographical Highlights Included in the Resolution

Herbert Green: born September 30, 1948, in New Orleans; education includes:

BS in Business Administration (Southern University)
MPA (University of New Orleans)
PhD in Public Administration (Nova Southeastern University)

Notable affiliations and activities:

Early Black graduate of the UNO MPA program
Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Author of published works on social science and public affairs
Active in church life and choir participation at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg

Personal notes:

Remembered for love of music, commitment to education, and service to family and community
Survived by wife Line Chantale Gauthier-Green and children Kenya, Jeremy, and Gabriel, among other family and loved ones

This summary conveys the bill’s essence: a ceremonial, non-appropriative resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr., with a customary act of presenting the resolution to his family.

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