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HR 110

Commending Emma Whitehead Hooper.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Don Scott

Virginia House honors Emma Whitehead Hooper for reaching 100 and recognizing her faith, family leadership, and community service in Portsmouth.

Bill text as passed House (HR110ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 110

Summary of House Resolution 110 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose

  • HR 110 is a formal House of Delegates resolution commending Emma Whitehead Hooper on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution recognizes and honors Emma Whitehead Hooper for her life achievements, faith, community leadership, and family contributions.
  • It notes:
    • Born February 16, 1926, in Seven Springs, North Carolina.
    • Moved to Bowdens, North Carolina, where she married Oscar Hooper.
    • Moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, purchasing a home in Cavalier Manor.
    • Worked for five years at Cavalier Manor Elementary School.
    • Co-founded a construction business with her husband in the late 1970s.
    • Raised 11 children.
    • Became a devout Christian in the early 1980s at Holy Light Church of Deliverance, serving as head mother and a respected spiritual leader.
    • Demonstrated ongoing faith, family commitment, and service to church and community.

Effects and Who/What is Affected

  • Primarily ceremonial and symbolic impact.
  • Benefits individuals and local communities by publicly acknowledging Emma Hooper’s contributions and milestone.
  • No changes to laws, programs, or state government operations are enacted.
  • The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Emma Hooper.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Sponsor: Rep. Don Scott (co-sponsor).
  • Passage history:
    • Feb 11, 2026: Presented and laid on Speaker’s table.
    • Feb 12, 2026: Engrossed and Agreed to by the House (voice vote); taken up for immediate consideration.
    • Apr 16, 2026: Bill text as passed House (HR110ER) reflecting final engrossment/passage status.
  • This is an enrolled, ceremonial resolution, not a bill proposing statutory changes.

Summary Statement

HR 110 serves as a formal commendation by the Virginia House of Delegates recognizing Emma Whitehead Hooper for reaching her 100th birthday and highlighting her life of faith, family leadership, community service, and long-term contributions in Portsmouth and the surrounding region. The measure is largely honorary and does not alter laws or state programs.

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

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