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SJ185 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Kevin Lee Hughart.

Celebrating the life of Kevin Lee Hughart.

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

Sponsor
Reeves
Last action
2026-03-14
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Celebrating the Life of Kevin Lee Hughart

This legislation celebrates the life and career of Kevin Lee Hughart, a retired Prince William County Police Department officer who served over 35 years.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Kevin Lee Hughart.
  • Highlights Kevin's military service in the United States Army.
  • Acknowledges Kevin's career progression within the Prince William County Police Department, including his roles as assistant chief of operations and various division leadership positions.
  • Commends Kevin for receiving several commendations throughout his career.
  • Celebrates Kevin's achievements as a world traveler.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Kevin Lee Hughart’s family, including his wife Robin and sons Alec and Ethan.
  • The Prince William County Police Department and its members.
  • The General Assembly of the state where this resolution was passed.

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used to introduce facts or reasons that support a resolution or law.
RESOLVED
A statement in a legislative document expressing an official decision, opinion, or declaration.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific financial benefits or changes to laws.
  • It is unclear what actions will be taken beyond presenting the resolution to Kevin's family.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ185ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  6. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Presented

  7. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Presented 26100249D

  8. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  9. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Kevin Lee Hughart.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Kevin Lee Hughart.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Kevin Lee Hughart, a retired member of the Prince William County Police Department who served the community with the utmost distinction for more than 35 years, died on July 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a native of Indiana, Kevin Hughart served his country as a member of the United States Army after he graduated from high school and was stationed at what is now Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as “The Old Guard”; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Kevin Hughart began a career in law enforcement, joining the Prince William County Police Department in December 1989; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Hughart steadily rose through the ranks over the years and was ultimately promoted to major and selected as assistant chief of operations; over the course of his career, he held positions in the patrol division, criminal investigations division, honor guard, and search and rescue team; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Hughart received several commendations for his outstanding achievements and was highly admired by his colleagues for his work ethic and dedication to duty; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished world traveler, Kevin Hughart visited Iceland, France, Italy, and Greece along with many destinations in the United States, including several national parks; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Hughart will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 35 years, Robin; his sons, Alec and Ethan, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Kevin Lee Hughart, a highly admired former law-enforcement officer in Prince William County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Kevin Lee Hughart as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.