Commending William H. Parrish IV.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Betsy Carr and 5 co-sponsors

Ceremonially honors William H. Parrish IV for lifelong Scouting leadership in Virginia, with donations in his name to the James E. West Fellowship and a fund for Troop 400 Scouts a

Bill text as passed House (HR2048ER)

Overview

Bill Type: House Resolution (H.R.)

Number: HR 2048

Session: 2026 Special Session I

Jurisdiction: Virginia

Title: Commending William H. Parrish IV

Introduced: April 23, 2026 (prefiled)

Sponsor: Primary sponsor Betsy Carr; co-sponsors include Carr, Cousins, Martinez, McQuinn, Schmidt, Ware, and Willett

Status: Introduced and laid on the Speaker’s table (as of introduction)

Purpose and Intent

The resolution commends William H. Parrish IV for his lifelong contributions to youth through Scouting in Virginia.

It recognizes Parrish’s long-standing involvement with Scouting America and Scouts BSA Troop 400 (sponsored by St. James’s Episcopal Church, Richmond) dating back to his youth in the 1960s.

The resolution highlights Parrish’s roles as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster of Troop 400, noting his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to the Scout Law and Scout Oath.

It acknowledges Parrish’s service at multiple levels, including Heart of Virginia Council and national levels, and his impact on generations of Scouts, particularly in helping many achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

Key Provisions

Recognition: The House of Delegates expresses admiration and commendation for Parrish’s service to Scouting and to Troop 400.

Donations and Establishment of Funds:

Troop 400 will make a donation in Parrish’s honor to the Scouting America James E. West Fellowship.
Troop 400 will establish The William H. Parrish IV Fund, to support Scouts in Troop 400 who attend the Philmont Scout Ranch.

Formal Presentation: The Clerk of the House is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to William H. Parrish IV as an official expression of the House’s admiration.

Who Is Affected

William H. Parrish IV: Primary beneficiary of the commendation and recognition.

Scouting Programs (Virginia/Scouting America): Beneficiaries of the anticipated donations, including the James E. West Fellowship and the new fund established in Parrish’s name.

Troop 400 (Richmond, St. James’s Episcopal Church): Responsible for executing the donation in Parrish’s honor and for administering The William H. Parrish IV Fund to support Scouts attending Philmont Scout Ranch.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Prefiling Date: April 23, 2026.

Procedure: As a concurrent or house resolution recognizing an individual, it typically moves through standard parliamentary channels for a non-binding ceremonial resolution (no appropriation or law changes proposed). The action history indicates it was laid on the Speaker’s table upon introduction.

Next Steps: If advanced, it would proceed through customary consideration by the House and potentially be reconciled with any Senate counterpart or simply adopted as a ceremonial expression.

Bottom Line

HR 2048 is a ceremonial resolution honoring William H. Parrish IV for decades of leadership and service in Scouting, particularly with Troop 400 in Richmond, Virginia. It includes arrangements for a charitable donation in his name to the James E. West Fellowship and the creation of a dedicated fund to support Troop 400 Scouts attending Philmont, reflecting the bill’s emphasis on recognizing Parrish’s impact and extending his legacy within Virginia Scouting.

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