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HR 2116

Celebrating the life of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Don Scott

The resolution ceremonially honors Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr. for his community contributions and memorializes the Virginia House's respect for his life.

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Bill Summary · HR 2116

Summary of HR 2116 (Session 2026S1, Virginia)

Purpose and intent

  • HR 2116 is a House of Delegates resolution honoring and commemorating the life of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr.
  • The resolution expresses the Virginia House’s respect and sadness at his passing and serves as an official tribute.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognizes Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr. for his contributions as a Suffolk native, business owner, and active community member.
  • Highlights his professional life as a truck driver and founder of M&L Whitfield Trucking Company (established in 1998).
  • Notes his post-retirement work at Edwards Farm and Faulk Farm in Buckhorn.
  • Documents his outdoorsman interests and membership in the Deer Path Hunt Club.
  • Details his faith journey, including early involvement at Olive Branch Baptist Church and later participation in Piney Grove Baptist Church in Buckhorn, including roles in the male, senior, and combined choirs and the usher ministry.
  • Acknowledges his family and relationships, specifically naming his wife Lisa and his children: Barbara, Melvin, Jr., Stevie, Evelyn, Valorie, Brian, and Robert, along with their families and other friends and relatives.
  • The resolution formally requests the Clerk to prepare a commemorative copy for the Whitfield family.

Who/what is affected

  • The primary “entity” affected is the memory and recognition of Melvin Lester Whitfield, Sr., within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • The action extends to be presented to his family as an expression of the House’s respect.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Type of measure: Non-binding commemorative resolution.
  • Introduced and offered on June 16, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Reported as presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on the same date.
  • Sponsored by Delegate Don Scott (co-sponsored by Don Scott).

Additional context

  • No legislative changes, funding, or policy alterations are associated with this measure.
  • The resolution functions as ceremonial recognition of an individual’s life and community contributions.

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

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