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HR 2035

Celebrating the life of Marcella Mary McCarthy Corbett.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Patrick Hope and 2 co-sponsors

Honors the life and community contributions of Marcie Corbett, recognizing her service as a Realtor and volunteer with multiple regional organizations, with a ceremonial expression

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Bill Summary · HR 2035

Summary of House Resolution No. 2035 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Title

Celebrating the life of Marcella Mary McCarthy Corbett.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution publicly commemorates and honors the life and service of Marcella Mary McCarthy Corbett, known as Marcie Corbett, who passed away on March 12, 2026.
  • It recognizes her contributions to family, faith, community service, and professional life, and expresses the Virginia House of Delegates’ respect and sympathy to her family.

Key Provisions

  • Official expression of sorrow and note of her death by the House of Delegates.
  • Acknowledgment of her biography and impact, including:
    • Early life in Washington, D.C., and religious upbringing.
    • Residency in Alexandria, Virginia, and role as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community member.
    • Career as a Realtor with McEnearney Associates, Inc.
    • Volunteer work with organizations such as Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary, The Twig, Catholic Charities, and Hospice of Northern Virginia (now Capital Caring Health).
    • Board service with Inova Fairfax Hospital and the Washington Regional Transplant Consortium (now Infinite Legacy).
    • Family details, including her husband Bernard (predeceased) and children Kim, Kasey, Kevin, Karen, Kelly, and Kerry.
  • Direction for the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Corbett’s family as a formal expression of respect.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Affects the House of Delegates and the formal records of the Virginia General Assembly.
  • The family of Marcella Mary McCarthy Corbett receives a copy of the resolution as a commemorative gesture.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced in the 2026 Special Session I.
  • Prefiled on April 22, 2026; Offered on April 23, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Delegate Paul Krizek (co-sponsor).
  • The resolution is a ceremonial, non-binding acknowledgment. It does not establish new programs, funding, or statutory changes.

Notable Context

  • The bill is strictly a commemorative concurrent resolution typical of honoring notable local residents for their community impact.
  • It reflects the Virginia General Assembly’s practice of recognizing citizens who have contributed to public life and local organizations.

If you’d like, I can convert this summary into a one-page briefing for policymakers or add a short biographical sidebar with highlights from Marcie Corbett’s community roles.

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

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