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SR155 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Tony D. Volley.

Celebrating the life of Tony D. Volley.

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Sponsor
VanValkenburg
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Celebrating the Life of Tony D. Volley

This legislation celebrates and recognizes the life and contributions of Tony D. Volley, a respected community member in Henrico County.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Tony D. Volley on July 28, 2025.
  • Highlights his education at several Richmond area schools and ECPI University.
  • Acknowledges his work as a mentor for young people and notary public in Henrico County Circuit Court.
  • Lists some of the awards he received, including a letter from President Barack Obama.
  • Praises his qualities such as honesty, dependability, compassion, and willingness to help others.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Tony D. Volley's family and friends
  • The Henrico County community

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used at the beginning of a resolution to introduce facts or reasons.
RESOLVED
A statement in a resolution that expresses an opinion, decision, or action.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Tony D. Volley's contributions.
  • It is unclear what the exact impact will be on those affected by this legislation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR155ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Presented 26109634D

  4. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Tony D. Volley.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Tony D. Volley.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, Tony D. Volley, a respected member of the Henrico County community who dedicated his life to serving others, died on July 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Tony Volley lived in different parts of the Richmond area throughout his youth, attending George Mason Elementary School, Fairfield Elementary School, Lucille Brown Middle School, Henderson Middle School, and Armstrong High School; he continued his education at ECPI University; and
WHEREAS, Tony Volley was a trusted mentor to young people through his work with the Richmond Public Schools Exceptional Education and Student Services program; he also served the Commonwealth as a notary public at the Henrico County Circuit Court for several years; and
WHEREAS, Tony Volley received many awards and accolades for his professional achievements, including a letter from President Barack Obama in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Tony Volley was highly admired for his honesty, dependability, compassion, and willingness to help those in need, and he inspired others to become the best possible versions of themselves; and
WHEREAS, Tony Volley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his mother, Diana Harris, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Tony D. Volley; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Tony D. Volley as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.