Celebrating the life of Jeremy Lewis Hall.

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

Sponsor: Cornett
Last action: 2026-04-01
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

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Celebrating the Life of Jeremy Lewis Hall

This legislation honors Jeremy Lewis Hall, a corrections officer who died in the line of duty.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes Jeremy Lewis Hall as a distinguished master corrections officer at River North Correctional Center.
Notes that Jeremy Hall joined the Virginia Department of Corrections and dedicated himself to his duties.
Highlights Jeremy's hobbies and character traits, such as being an outdoorsman and helping others.
Expresses sadness over Jeremy's death and honors him for his courage and commitment.

Who It Names or Affects

Jeremy Lewis Hall
His family and friends

Terms To Know

Master corrections officer: A high-ranking position in the Virginia Department of Corrections responsible for overseeing other officers.
Line of duty: The time when a person is performing their official job responsibilities, especially if they are injured or killed while working.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not provide any financial support or benefits to Jeremy Hall's family.
It only expresses the General Assembly's respect for Jeremy Hall and his memory.

Bill History

2026-04-01 House
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ58ER)
2026-01-29 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-01-27 Senate
Received
2026-01-27 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk
2026-01-26 House
Engrossed by House
2026-01-26 House
Agreed to by House
2026-01-20 House
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26102875D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Jeremy Lewis Hall.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Jeremy Lewis Hall.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, January 29, 2026
WHEREAS, Jeremy Lewis Hall, a distinguished master corrections officer with the River North Correctional Center in Grayson County and a beloved member of the Elk Creek community, died tragically in the line of duty on November 17, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy Hall joined the Virginia Department of Corrections on April 25, 2024, and dedicated himself to promoting safety in the Commonwealth and to carrying out his duties and responsibilities as a master corrections officer; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy Hall was an avid outdoorsman and adept at working with his hands, and he would unfailingly go out of his way to help others in need; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy Hall approached life with humility, joy, and a sense of purpose, and he was happiest of all when spending quality time with his family and baby dog, Chia; and
WHEREAS, to honor Jeremy Hall's service, Governor Glenn Youngkin ordered the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth to be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth on December 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy Hall will be fondly remembered by his loving wife, Dawn; his children, Amaya, Felix, and Sophi; his parents, Mary and Michael; 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 Jeremy Lewis Hall, a revered member of the Elk Creek community whose courage, professionalism, and commitment to the well-being of others 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 Jeremy Lewis Hall as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.