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VA HR69

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadarius Clark

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • James Paul Councill III of Franklin, Virginia, died on January 8, 2026, and is honored by the House of Delegates for his service as a veteran, public servant, and community leader
  • Served 10 years in the United States Air Force as an aircraft maintenance officer on C-141 and C-5 aircraft in Charleston, South Carolina
  • Led the City of Franklin as mayor for 16 years, guiding recovery efforts after Hurricane Floyd (1999) and Hurricane Isabel (2006), and creating the Smart Beginnings early childhood education program adopted statewide
  • Served nine years with the Virginia Municipal League, including a term as president, and co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern Virginia and a local Boys & Girls Club
  • The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to present a copy of this resolution to his surviving family, including his wife of 57 years, Dorothy, and five children

Legislative Description

Celebrating the life of James Paul Councill III.

Last Action

Bill text as passed House (HR69ER)

4/16/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available