SJ283 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Robert Parrish Green.

Enacted

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

Sponsor: Durant
Last action: 2026-03-24
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific dates or detailed information on Robert Parrish Green’s educational background, career milestones beyond his role at Travelers Insurance, or the exact nature of state recognition.

Celebrating the Life of Robert Parrish Green

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of Robert Parrish Green, a respected insurance professional, community leader, and former chief of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes the death of Robert Parrish Green on February 22, 2026.
Highlights his achievements as an insurance professional with Travelers Insurance Company.
Acknowledges his contributions to youth sports through coaching and leadership roles.
Commends his service as chief of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia from 1996 to 2010.

Who It Names or Affects

Robert Parrish Green's family
Stafford County community members

Terms To Know

Chief Emeritus: A former chief who is no longer in active leadership but retains the title as a sign of respect.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not provide specific actions or funding for any programs.
It is a symbolic resolution expressing respect and remembrance, without legal implications.

Bill History

2026-03-24 Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ283ER)
2026-03-12 House
Agreed to by House
2026-03-11 House
Received
2026-03-11 House
Laid on Speaker's table
2026-03-11 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-03-11 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-03-09 Senate
Presented 26109061D
2026-03-09 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Robert Parrish Green.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Robert Parrish Green.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Robert Parrish Green, a respected insurance professional, chief emeritus of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, and an active and beloved member of the Stafford County community, died on February 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Robert Green earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Robert Green enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the Travelers Insurance Company, where he retired as a corporate trainer and expert in workers' compensation insurance; and
WHEREAS, Robert Green was devoted to supporting his sons and local youth as a soccer coach and as the president of both the Stafford Recreational Soccer League and the Stafford Soccer Club; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his dedication to area youth, Robert Green was presented the Florence D. Helms Award by Stafford County; and
WHEREAS, with great pride for his Native American ancestry and heritage, Robert Green served as the chief of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia from 1996 to 2010, during which time he advocated tirelessly to obtain state recognition for the Potomac Indian descendant community; and
WHEREAS, Robert Greene will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Cathie; his children, Christopher and Jason, 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 Robert Parrish Green, a cherished member of the Stafford County community whose leadership and service made an impact on countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Robert Parrish Green as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.