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HR89 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Linwood Roy Griffin.

Celebrating the life of Linwood Roy Griffin.

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Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

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Celebrating the life of Linwood Roy Griffin

This bill honors Linwood Roy Griffin, a respected member of the Lynchburg community and father who passed away in April 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Linwood Roy Griffin's contributions to his community.
  • Expresses sadness over his passing.
  • Praises his service in the United States Army National Guard.
  • Highlights his faith, education, and hobbies like baseball and cars.
  • Celebrates his role as a supportive father.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Linwood Roy Griffin's family
  • The Lynchburg community

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used to introduce facts or reasons that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing an official decision or opinion.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond honoring Linwood Roy Griffin.
  • It is unclear what form the presentation to his family will take.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR89ER)

  2. 2026-02-16 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-16 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-02-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26101020D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Linwood Roy Griffin.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Linwood Roy Griffin.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026
WHEREAS, Linwood Roy Griffin, a highly admired member of the Lynchburg community and a beloved father, died on April 11, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Linwood “Lin” Roy Griffin was born in 1952 and learned the value of hard work and responsibility at a young age while growing up on his family's farm in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, a proud patriot, Lin Griffin served his country as a member of the United States Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Lin Griffin was a man of deep and abiding faith who earned a Bible studies certificate from the Liberty Bible Institute; and
WHEREAS, Lin Griffin was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees and was passionate about muscle cars; and
WHEREAS, Lin Griffin's greatest joy in life was his family, and he relished every opportunity to uplift his sons and support them in all their endeavors; he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Linwood Roy Griffin; 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 Linwood Roy Griffin as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.