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HJ305 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Brian Robert Bilheimer.

Celebrating the life of Brian Robert Bilheimer.

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify an effective date or provide any financial support.

Celebrating the Life of Brian Robert Bilheimer

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Brian Robert Bilheimer, a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps and Army Special Forces before becoming a training coordinator for volunteer rescue squads.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Brian Robert Bilheimer's death with sadness.
  • Praises his service as a United States Marine Corps reservist and later as an Army Ranger and Green Beret for 20 years.
  • Commends his work as a training coordinator for the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Brian Robert Bilheimer's family
  • The community of Beaverdam, Virginia

Terms To Know

Ranger tab
A badge earned by soldiers who complete the U.S. Army Ranger School.
Green Berets
Members of the United States Army Special Forces, known for their elite training and missions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or benefits.
  • It is a symbolic gesture to honor Brian Robert Bilheimer's memory.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ305ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  6. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  7. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  8. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House

  9. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108529D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Brian Robert Bilheimer.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Brian Robert Bilheimer.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Brian Robert Bilheimer, an honorable veteran, esteemed member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, and a beloved member of the Beaverdam community, died on May 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a native of Pasadena, California, Brian Bilheimer graduated from John Muir High School in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Brian Bilheimer joined the United States Marine Corps as a reservist in 1994 and four years later joined the United States Army, which he dutifully served for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, as a result of his hard work and leadership, Brian Bilheimer earned his Ranger tab in May 1999 and went on to serve with the United States Army Special Forces, commonly known as Green Berets, until his retirement from the military in 2017; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, Brian Bilheimer served as a training coordinator for the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, where his dedication to his work positively impacted members, instructors, and emergency agencies in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Brian Bilheimer will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Lisa, 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 Brian Robert Bilheimer, a distinguished veteran whose unwavering commitment to family, community, and country inspired all who knew him; 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 Brian Robert Bilheimer as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.