Commending Khalil Murdock.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Lindsey Dougherty

Virginia honors Khalil Murdock for athletic and academic excellence and community service as he joins the NFL, with a formal expression of goodwill.

Bill text as passed House (HR2093ER)

Summary of HR 2093 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and intent

The bill is a House of Delegates resolution (HR) commending Khalil “Red” Murdock for his athletic achievements, academic success, and community leadership.

It acknowledges his selection in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos and expresses the House’s high regard and best wishes for his continued success in professional football and endeavors.

Key provisions and changes

Formal commendation: The resolution designates Khalil Murdock of Hopewell as someone worthy of commendation by the Virginia House of Delegates.

Official presentation: Requires the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Khalil Murdock as an expression of the House’s regard and best wishes.

Who or what would be affected

Primary beneficiary: Khalil Murdock, a Hopewell native and professional athlete.

Administrative action: The Clerk of the House of Delegates is tasked with producing and presenting the commemorative copy.

No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or policy shifts are associated with this type of resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and adoption process: The bill was introduced and presented on June 13, 2026, during Special Session I.

Action history: The resolution was presented and laid on the Speaker’s table, indicating it proceeded through standard ceremonial/recognition procedures without pending amendments.

Status: As a commemorative resolution, it serves as an official expression of honor rather than substantive law or funding.

Notable details from the bill text

Khalil Murdock’s notable background includes:

High school success at Hopewell High School (state championship, Region 3A Defensive Player of the Year).
Post-graduate season at Fork Union Military Academy (8–0 record).
College career at the University at Buffalo (high tackling totals, record-setting forced fumbles, All-MAC honors, and a Bahamas Bowl performance).
Academic achievements (associate degree via dual enrollment; magna cum laude from the University of Buffalo in psychology; pursuing a master’s degree in education studies).
Community work through the tutoring organization 804 Homework Helpers (founder/director).

NFL milestone: Drafted in the 7th round by the Denver Broncos in 2026.

Overall assessment

HR 2093 is a ceremonial act recognizing Khalil Murdock’s athletic excellence, academic achievement, and community service, and commemorates his entry into the NFL with a formal expression of goodwill from Virginia’s House of Delegates. It does not impose new duties, allocate funds, or change laws.