WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 94

Celebrating the life of McArthur Myers.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 2 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution honoring McArthur Myers for lifelong contributions to mental health, historical preservation, social justice, and community leadership in Alexandria.

Bill text as passed House (HR94ER)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 94

Summary of House Resolution 94 (HR 94), 2026 Virginia Session

Purpose and Intent

  • HR 94 is a ceremonial resolution acknowledging and commemorating the life, service, and contributions of McArthur Myers, a prominent mental health professional, historical preservationist, and community leader in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • The resolution expresses the Virginia House of Delegates’ condolences and respect for Myers’ impact on social justice, mentorship, and local history.

Key Provisions

  • Declares the House’s sorrow at the death of McArthur Myers (December 4, 2025) and recognizes his extensive community service.
  • Highlights Myers’:
    • Professional work in mental health (more than 40 years with the District of Columbia's Department of Mental Health).
    • Efforts in historical preservation, including establishing nine historical markers recognizing Black sites and institutions in Alexandria and contributing to the African American Heritage Trails.
    • Involvement with community organizations: Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black History, Alexandria Black History Museum, Freedom House Museum, Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, and the Equal Justice Initiative's Community Remembrance Project.
    • Leadership within the Prince Hall Freemasons (joined 2012; served as the 174th Worshipful Master and as Grand Historian of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia).
    • Historic firsts: first Black member of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (2016) and organizing the first Prince Hall Freemasons meeting at the Memorial (2018).
    • Recognitions: Living Legend of Alexandria (2020) and the Ben Brenman Award for Archaeology (2019).
    • Personal interests: musician (harmonica).

Affected Parties

  • The primary beneficiaries of the resolution are:
    • McArthur Myers and his family (the resolution is presented to the family as a formal expression of respect).
    • The Alexandria community, particularly those involved in African American history, heritage preservation, mental health advocacy, and social justice.
  • The resolution, by its nature, does not create new legal obligations, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative status: Enrolled and agreed to by the House of Delegates.
  • Key dates:
    • February 16, 2026: Agreed to by the House ( engrossed); bill text reflects passage as HR 94ER.
    • April 16, 2026: Bill text as passed the House (HR94ER) appears in the action history.
  • Sponsor and co-sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: (not explicitly named in the provided text, but HR 94ER shows accompanying actions)
    • Co-sponsors: Charniele Herring, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Alfonso Lopez.
  • Final action: The resolution is prepared for presentation to Myers’ family, serving as a formal expression of the House’s respect.

Summary in One Sentence

HR 94 is a ceremonial commendation by the Virginia House of Delegates honoring McArthur Myers for his lifelong commitment to mental health, historical preservation, social justice, and community service in Alexandria, recognizing his leadership roles, historic firsts, and lasting legacy.

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

Sign in to ask a question.