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HR10 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.

Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.

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Sponsor
Morefield
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Celebrating the Life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward

This bill honors Mirabella Jean Michael Ward, a student and community member who passed away in December 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.
  • Praises her contributions to Bland Elementary School and the local community.
  • Highlights her involvement in sports, cheerleading, and church activities.
  • Commends her bravery during a cancer diagnosis.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mirabella Jean Michael Ward's family
  • Bland County Public Schools
  • Wilderness Creek Church of God

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used to introduce facts or reasons that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing a decision or opinion in a formal document.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide financial assistance or other tangible benefits.
  • It is unclear how the resolution will be presented to Mirabella Ward's family.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR10ER)

  2. 2026-01-26 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-01-26 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-01-19 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105353D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
WHEREAS, Mirabella Jean Michael Ward, a student in Bland County Public Schools and a beloved member of the Bland County community, died on December 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Mirabella “Bella” Jean Michael Ward attended Bland Elementary School for several years, where she displayed a love for learning and fostered many meaningful friendships with students, teachers, and staff; and
WHEREAS, outside of school, Bella Ward kept active by playing travel basketball and softball, cheerleading, and participating in a local beauty pageant, and she was happiest of all when spending quality time with her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Bella Ward embraced the teachings of the Bible from a young age, received her baptism in 2025, and cherished every opportunity for worship and fellowship with her community at Wilderness Creek Church of God in Bland County; and
WHEREAS, Bella Ward faced her cancer diagnosis with extraordinary faith, positivity, and courage, inspiring her family and community to stand strong by her side; and
WHEREAS, Bella Ward will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her parents, Christopher and Christy; her brother, Hunter; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mirabella Jean Michael Ward, a treasured member of the Bland County community whose light brightened countless lives; 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 Mirabella Jean Michael Ward as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.