Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HR 2120 — Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2120ER)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • Passed House of Delegates

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  • 3 sponsors

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In plain language

The bill celebrates the life of Michael Allen Halbert.

This bill honors and celebrates the life and contributions of Michael Allen Halbert. It is a formal recognition through legislation.

Summary

Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HR 2120 has officially recognized and celebrated the life of Michael Allen Halbert, who recently passed away. The resolution added more detail about his accolades and contributions, acknowledging his impressive 37-year career in foreign service and his devotion to historical reenactments. This change matters as it honors Halbert's legacy and contributions, ensuring that his impact on history and education is remembered and appreciated by the community.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200251D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2120 I Offered June 17, 2026 N Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.
2120 E + + Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.
T ————— Patrons—Bulova, Herring and McPike R ————— O WHEREAS, Michael Allen Halbert of Alexandria, a distinguished foreign service officer and highly admired historian and historical reenactor, died on June 6, 2026;
N + + R + O Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, Michael Allen Halbert of Alexandria, a distinguished foreign service officer and highly L admired historian and historical reenactor, died on June 6, 2026;
and D WHEREAS, Michael Halbert grew up in Arkansas and New Jersey and came to the Commonwealth to attend the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, from which he graduated in 1983;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert grew up in Arkansas and New Jersey and came to the Commonwealth to E attend the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, from which he graduated in 1983;
he U C subsequently earned a master's degree from what is now the National Intelligence University in 2007;
he D subsequently earned a master's degree from what is now the National Intelligence University in 2007;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert's 37-year career in the foreign service included postings as a foreign liaison E for the United States Army, U.S.
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert's 37-year career in the foreign service included postings as a foreign liaison for the United States Army, U.S.
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert was highly admired for his character and integrity and received the Santos- D Dumont Merit Medal from the Brazilian Air Force and the National Order of Merit from the French Republic for his achievements;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert was highly admired for his character and integrity and received the Santos- Dumont Merit Medal from the Brazilian Air Force and the National Order of Merit from the French Republic for his achievements;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert was passionate about languages and the arts, and he was a talented genealogist, researcher, and storyteller who had a natural aptitude for bringing history to life through his first- person portrayals of historical figures from the Colonial era and the Revolutionary War at schools, civic gatherings, museums, and theater productions;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert was passionate about languages and the arts, and he was a talented genealogist, researcher, and storyteller who had a natural aptitude for bringing history to life through his first- person portrayals of historical figures from the Colonial era and the Revolutionary War at schools, civic H R gatherings, museums, and theater productions;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert played an important role in the bicentennial commemoration of the Marquis de Lafayette's farewell tour in 1824–1825, partnering with the American Friends of Lafayette as one of the program's few costumed interpreters traveling from Maine to Missouri for special events;
and 2 WHEREAS, Michael Halbert played an important role in the bicentennial commemoration of the Marquis 1 de Lafayette's farewell tour in 1824–1825, partnering with the American Friends of Lafayette as one of the E program's few costumed interpreters traveling from Maine to Missouri for special events;
and H WHEREAS, Michael Halbert also provided his expertise and wise insights to the Claude Moore Colonial R 24 Farm, Carlyle House, Historic Alexandria, Historic Annapolis, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, George 2 Washington's Mount Vernon, and the Henricus Foundation as a volunteer;
and R WHEREAS, Michael Halbert also provided his expertise and wise insights to the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Carlyle House, Historic Alexandria, Historic Annapolis, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, George Washington's Mount Vernon, and the Henricus Foundation as a volunteer;
and 0 WHEREAS, Michael Halbert will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife, Marie- Louise;
and WHEREAS, Michael Halbert will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife, Marie- Louise;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2120ER)

  2. Agreed to by House

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200251D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2120 do?
Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Halbert.
Who sponsors HR 2120?
HR 2120 is sponsored by Kirk McPike, Charniele L. Herring, and Gretchen M. Bulova.
What is the current status of HR 2120?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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