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HR438 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Charles Dwight Chavis.

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

Sponsor
McQuinn
Last action
2026-03-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Honoring Charles Dwight Chavis

This bill honors Charles Dwight Chavis, a respected father and grandfather from Henrico County who worked in trucking and was known for his talents.

What This Bill Does

  • Celebrates the life of Charles Dwight Chavis.
  • Recognizes his contributions to the family trucking business, Chavis Transfer.
  • Acknowledges his skills in woodworking, cooking, and sewing.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Charles Dwight Chavis's family
  • The House of Delegates

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 like this bill.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond honoring Charles Dwight Chavis.
  • It is unclear what the exact form of presentation to his family will be.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House

  3. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109628D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Charles Dwight Chavis.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Charles Dwight Chavis.

WHEREAS, Charles Dwight Chavis, a beloved father and grandfather in Henrico County who spent many years working for the family trucking business Chavis Transfer, died on March 3, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Charles Chavis was the youngest child of the late Horace and Patricia Chavis; he lived in South Richmond in his youth and later moved to Varina, where he graduated from Varina High School; and

WHEREAS, Charles Chavis spent his career on the open road, driving tractor trailers for Chavis Transfer, which was at one point the largest Black-owned trucking company in Richmond; his work was defined by professional pride and a steady hand, which steered him across 48 states over the course of his life; and

WHEREAS, Charles Chavis was a man of many talents who enjoyed woodworking, cooking, and sewing, often transforming raw materials into cherished gifts for family members and friends; and

WHEREAS, in later life, Charles Chavis enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of St. James Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Charles Chavis will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his daughters, Kellie and Brandi, and their families; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Charles Dwight Chavis; 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 Charles Dwight Chavis as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.