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HR268 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Fran E. Turner.

Celebrating the life of Fran E. Turner.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Kilgore
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Honoring Fran E. Turner

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Fran E. Turner, a respected community member from Big Stone Gap.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Fran E. Turner who passed away on November 22, 2025.
  • Highlights Fran's military service in the United States Air Force and his contributions to the coal industry after returning home.
  • Lists Fran's involvement with various community organizations and honors him for his dedication.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Fran E. Turner
  • Residents of Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used to introduce facts or statements that lead up to the main resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing a formal decision or opinion by the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide specific funding for any activities.
  • It is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken beyond presenting the resolution to Fran's family.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR268ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-03-04 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108962D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Fran E. Turner.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Fran E. Turner.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Fran E. Turner, a highly admired community member in Big Stone Gap, died on November 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Fran Turner grew up in Dickenson County, where he graduated from the former Haysi High School in 1957; and
WHEREAS, after high school, Fran Turner served the nation as a member of the United States Air Force for four years and was stationed at Loring Air Force Base in Maine as an in-flight refueling specialist with Strategic Air Command; and
WHEREAS, Fran Turner returned to Southwest Virginia after his honorable military service and joined his father in the coal industry; he ultimately became an owner and operator of several mines and received a gubernatorial appointment to the Board of Coal Mining Examiners; and
WHEREAS, Fran Turner was active in the community as a member of the Clintwood Masonic Lodge No. 66 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Kazim Shriners of Roanoke, the Cyrene Commandery No. 21 of the Knights Templar, the Scottish Rite Bodies of Roanoke, the Order of the Eastern Star No. 134, the Wise County Shrine Club, and the Powell Valley Shrine Club; and
WHEREAS, Fran Turner will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Sharon; his daughters, Karen and Rhonda, and their families; 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 Fran E. Turner; 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 Fran E. Turner as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.