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HR 2037

Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 69 co-sponsors

The bill creates a ceremonial resolution honoring the life and community service of Wilhelmina Gregory James.

Bill text as passed House (HR2037ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2037

Summary of Bill HR 2037 (2026 Special Session I, Virginia)

Title

Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and honor the life, community service, and memory of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
  • The resolution expresses sorrow at her passing and commends her contributions as a corrections officer, caregiver, and active community member.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

  • Declares the House of Delegates’ sadness at the death of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
  • Acknowledges her roles and attributes:
    • Corrections officer (narcotics) for women and adolescents
    • Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
    • Community member in Chesterfield County, Virginia
    • Faithful member of Third Street Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Richmond
    • Involved in church ministries and charitable endeavors
    • Interests in dancing, music, the arts, interior decorating, and travel
  • Notes personal history:
    • Born in Hertford, North Carolina
    • Lived in Brooklyn, New York, before retiring to Chesterfield County
    • Preceded in death by husband Rudolph (68 years of marriage) and daughter Freida
    • Survived by children Tracey, Martin, and James, plus other family and friends
  • Formal actions:
    • The Clerk of the House of Delegates is instructed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the family

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Wilhelmina Gregory James (deceased)
  • Secondary: Family members, friends, and community members in Chesterfield County and Richmond, Virginia
  • Governmental body: Virginia House of Delegates (as the adopting body of the resolution)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Prefiled and laid on the Speaker’s table on April 22, 2026
  • Offered in the House on April 23, 2026
  • Patron: Delegate (and main sponsor) Debra Gardner
  • Co-sponsor: Debra Gardner
  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution acknowledging a private individual’s life and service

Notes

  • The resolution serves as a formal expression of respect and sympathy from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • No fiscal impact, policy changes, or regulatory amendments are associated with this bill; its effect is commemorative.

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

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