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HR408 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Mabel Jones Smith.

Celebrating the life of Mabel Jones Smith.

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Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how the House of Delegates will present their expression of respect to Mabel Jones Smith's family.

Honoring Mabel Jones Smith

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Mabel Jones Smith, a long-time community member in Charles City County.

What This Bill Does

  • Highlights Mabel Jones Smith's contributions to education, civic engagement, family support, and her church.
  • Acknowledges her dedication to Parrish Hill Baptist Church for over 70 years.
  • Expresses respect for her memory.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Mabel Jones Smith
  • Residents of Charles City County

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used to introduce facts or reasons that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing a formal decision or opinion by the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Mabel Jones Smith.
  • It is unclear what form the expression of respect will take for her family.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR408ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109648D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Mabel Jones Smith.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Mabel Jones Smith.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, Mabel Jones Smith, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and active and beloved member of the Charles City County community, died on April 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Mabel Smith attended the former Ruthville High School in Charles City County and was a member of an extension agent home cooking, sewing, and gardening club; and
WHEREAS, Mabel Smith supported her community in her younger years as a member of her local civic league and branch of the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, Mabel Smith dedicated herself to helping families in need over the years both through her profession and through various endeavors in the Parrish Hill community; and
WHEREAS, Mabel Smith found immense joy in cultivating her flower garden and was happiest of all when spending quality time with family and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, guided throughout her life by her faith, Mabel Smith enjoyed worship and fellowship with her community at Parrish Hill Baptist Church in Charles City County for more than 70 years and served in the church's senior choir and in various other capacities; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by her loving husband, Hermon, Sr., Mabel Smith will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her children, Maxine, Hermon, Jr., Laverne, and Yvonne, and their families and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mabel Jones Smith, a treasured member of the Charles City 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 Mabel Jones Smith as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.