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HR403 • 2026

Commending William Massey.

Commending William Massey.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Hodges
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Praise for William Massey

This bill commends William Massey for his long service at the Peninsula Agency on Aging.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends William Massey for his work with older adults in Virginia.
  • Recognizes his leadership and dedication over 41 years.
  • Highlights his contributions to improving services for seniors.

Who It Names or Affects

  • William Massey
  • The Peninsula Agency on Aging

Terms To Know

Peninsula Agency on Aging
An organization that helps older adults in Virginia with services like meals, care at home, and transportation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or changes to policies.
  • It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the House of Delegates.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR403ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109271D

Official Summary Text

Commending William Massey.

Current Bill Text

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Commending William Massey.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, after 41 years of outstanding service and transformational leadership, William Massey retired as the chief executive officer of the Peninsula Agency on Aging, having greatly enhanced the quality of life for older adults on the Virginia Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Peninsula Agency on Aging, William “Bill” Massey worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and rehabilitation counselor and supervisor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, followed by a stint with the Urbanna-based nonprofit organization Bay Aging, which provides community support for older adults and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, as chief executive officer of the Peninsula Agency on Aging since 1984, Bill Massey upheld the organization's mission to enhance the quality of life for older adults by connecting them with the resources and support they need to stay engaged in the community; and
WHEREAS, Bill Massey guided the Peninsula Agency on Aging to focus on meeting nutritional needs, in-home care needs, and transportation to connect older adults with other programs and services; and
WHEREAS, over the course of his 41 years of service with the Peninsula Agency on Aging, Bill Massey witnessed a significant growth in the number of residents over the age of 60 and worked diligently to maintain a high level of care and provide services promptly and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as chief executive officer, Bill Massey was a trusted mentor to his colleagues at the Peninsula Agency on Aging and helped grow the organization into a model for similar agencies around the country; and
WHEREAS, after his well-earned retirement, Bill Massey plans to spend more time with his beloved family and seek new opportunities to serve the community as a volunteer advocate; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That William Massey hereby be commended on the occasion of his retirement as chief executive officer of the Peninsula Agency on Aging; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to William Massey as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements in helping older adults on the Virginia Peninsula age with grace and dignity.