SR 2086 — Celebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.

+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED+ ENROLLED + + 26200317D+ + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

2086 IE Offered+ June 29, 2026 N Celebrating+elebrating the life of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.

T+ ————— Patron—Pillion R —————+ + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 2026 L WHEREAS, Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr., of Abingdon, a highly admired football coach who guided L young athletes at the high school and college levels, died on May 31, 2026;

and DE WHEREAS, Curtis “Curt” Newsome grew up in Newport News and graduated from Phoebus High U School at the top of his class;

he continued his education at Emory & Henry College, now Emory & Henry CD University, where he was a four-year starter on defense for the football team and pitcher for the baseball team for three years;

and E WHEREAS, Curt Newsome began his coaching career at the former Ervinton High School in Dickenson County, then moved back to Hampton Roads, where he coached teams at Phoebus High School, Kecoughtan D High School, and Heritage High School;

and WHEREAS, in 2014, Curt Newsome returned to his alma mater as head coach of the Emory & Henry S College football team;

he guided the team for 10 seasons, serving as a trusted mentor to the student-athletes R in his care and working diligently to ensure they had the tools and support they needed to succeed on the 0 football field, in the classroom, and as leaders in the community;

and 8 WHEREAS, in recognition of his legacy of achievements, Curt Newsome was inducted into the Emory & E Henry Sports Hall of Fame after his retirement in 2024;

and R WHEREAS, Curt Newsome will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 43 years, 2 Melinda;

and numerous other family members and 0 friends;

now, therefore, be it 6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Curtis Wayne Newsome, Jr.;