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HR20 • 2026

Commending Eddie Thomas.

Commending Eddie Thomas.

Healthcare
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed information on the exact nature of Eddie Thomas's contributions beyond what is mentioned in the bill text.

Praise for Eddie Thomas

This bill commends Eddie Thomas for his long service at the Lee County Community Hospital in Virginia.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Eddie Thomas for working hard and helping people for many years.
  • Notes that Eddie Thomas has been with the hospital since November 10, 1975, through different changes.
  • Highlights how Eddie Thomas helped his coworkers and community during tough times like snowstorms.
  • Recognizes Eddie Thomas's role in maintaining the safety of the closed hospital and helping to reopen it.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Eddie Thomas
  • The Lee County Community Hospital

Terms To Know

Facility Manager
A person who takes care of the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a building or facility.
Clerk of the House of Delegates
An official who helps manage the paperwork and records for the Virginia House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Eddie Thomas any money or special benefits, just praise.
  • The effects of this bill are mostly symbolic and do not change how things work at the hospital.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR20ER)

  2. 2026-01-26 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-01-26 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-01-20 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105755D

Official Summary Text

Commending Eddie Thomas.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending Eddie Thomas.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
WHEREAS, Eddie Thomas, a dedicated and hardworking facility manager at the former Lee Regional Medical Center and what is today the Lee County Community Hospital, has greatly served the Lee County community for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Thomas began his career with the Lee County Community Hospital, formerly known as the Lee Regional Medical Center, on November 10, 1975, and has remained with the hospital system through several mergers, including a span of eight years when the hospital was closed; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Thomas regularly went out of his way to help his colleagues and community, giving individuals rides to work during snowstorms and lending his truck and trailer to support local parades; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his leadership and expertise, Eddie Thomas was selected by the Lee County Hospital Authority to maintain and safeguard the hospital during its closure, and he played an invaluable role during the construction phase that led to its reopening as the Lee County Community Hospital on July 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Thomas has been a generous mentor to several generations of team members, and his knowledge, kindness, and steady presence have made a lasting impact on both patients and staff at the Lee County Community Hospital; and
WHEREAS, with great integrity and determination, Eddie Thomas has ensured the success of the Lee County Community Hospital over many chapters in its history, earning the esteem and admiration of all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Eddie Thomas hereby be commended for his 50 years of service supporting public health and wellness in Lee County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Eddie Thomas as an expression of the House of Delegates' appreciation for his contributions to Lee County and the Commonwealth.