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HJ257 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Victoria Reid Argabright.

Celebrating the life of Victoria Reid Argabright.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Carr
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes details about her achievements in education and business, which are not explicitly mentioned in the provided official source material.

Celebrating the Life of Victoria Reid Argabright

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Victoria Reid Argabright, a community leader in Richmond.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Victoria Reid Argabright with sadness.
  • Highlights her contributions to Roanoke and Richmond communities through various organizations.
  • Acknowledges her achievements in education and business.
  • Expresses respect for her memory by presenting a copy of this resolution to her family.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Victoria Reid Argabright's family
  • The community members who knew Victoria

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used in legal documents to introduce facts or reasons.
RESOLVED
A formal statement expressing the opinion of a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It is an expression of respect and has no legal impact beyond acknowledging Victoria's contributions.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ257ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  3. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  7. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House

  8. 2026-03-05 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108515D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Victoria Reid Argabright.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Victoria Reid Argabright.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Victoria Reid Argabright, a vibrant member of the Richmond community and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, died on January 8, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Victoria “Vickie” Reid Argabright grew up in Roanoke, where she graduated from the former Jefferson High School; she continued her education at what is now Mary Baldwin University, where she made many lifelong friendships; and
WHEREAS, Vickie Argabright helped bring This End Up Furniture Company to Roanoke in the 1980s, and she was an active member of the Junior League of Roanoke Valley and Mill Mountain Garden Club; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, Vickie Argabright married her husband, Bob, and relocated to Richmond, where she joined the Junior League of Richmond and held many leadership roles with Trinity United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Vickie Argabright was also an avid bridge and mahjong player who played both games weekly with local groups; and
WHEREAS, Vickie Argabright will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, Robert; her children, Holly, Reid, Leigh-Ann, and Will, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Victoria Reid Argabright; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Victoria Reid Argabright as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.