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HR 2176

Celebrating the life of the Reverend Ovid Benjamin Sparks III.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Betsy Carr and 4 co-sponsors

The resolution formally honors Reverend Ovid Benjamin Sparks III for his ministry, leadership, and civic service in Virginia, and directs a copy to his family.

Bill text as passed House (HR2176ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2176

Overview

  • Bill: HR 2176
  • Session/Jurisdiction: 2026 Special Session I, Virginia
  • Type: House resolution
  • Title: Celebrating the life of the Reverend Ovid Benjamin Sparks III
  • Sponsor: Primary — Betsy Carr; Co-sponsor — Betsy Carr (listed as co-sponsor)
  • Status: Passed by the House (Engrossed and Agreed to) on June 22, 2026
  • Effective date: Immediate upon passage (as a ceremonial resolution)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution expresses the Virginia House of Delegates’ formal note of condolence and respect for the life and legacy of the Reverend Ovid Benjamin Sparks III, a longtime faith leader and civic contributor in Richmond.
  • It commemorates Sparks’s life, highlighting his ministry, leadership, and service to the community, as well as his role in various civic task forces and organizations.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares a formal expression of sorrow and respect from the House of Delegates for Reverend Sparks’s life and contributions.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Sparks’s family.
  • The resolution itself does not create laws, appropriations, or procedural changes; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary audience: Rev. Ovid Benjamin Sparks III, his family, and the broader Richmond community recognized for his service.
  • Internal stakeholders: Members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and the Clerk’s office responsible for conveying the resolution to the family.
  • The general public may view this as a formal, symbolic honor recognizing Sparks’s impact on faith leadership and civic life in Virginia.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 21, 2026.
  • The House engrossed and agreed to the resolution on June 22, 2026.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not require enactment into law or budgeting actions; it serves as a formal recognition and memorialization.

Summary in plain terms

This bill is a ceremonial expression by the Virginia House of Delegates honoring the life and public service of Reverend Ovid Benjamin Sparks III, a Richmond faith leader and community contributor. It acknowledges his ministry, leadership on civic initiatives, and his impact on the community. The resolution directs the Clerk to present a copy to his family. It does not change law or allocate funds, but serves as an official commendation from the legislature.

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

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