Celebrating the life of Wilhelmina Gregory James.
House Resolution 2037 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of Wilhelmina Gregory James, a respected corrections officer and longtime community member of Chesterfield County. The resolution recounts her background, including her birth in Hertford, North Carolina, years spent in Brooklyn, New York, and retirement in Chesterfield County, and highlights her work as a narcotics correction officer for women and adolescents. It also recognizes her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, church member, and caregiver, and notes her interests in family life, music, the arts, travel, and community fellowship.
The resolution does not create or amend any substantive law, impose requirements, or affect state agency operations. Its only formal action is to express the House of Delegates’ sorrow at her passing and to direct the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for presentation to her family as a sign of respect. As a result, its legal impact is limited to ceremonial recognition and does not change any statutes or regulations.
HR2037 has no direct impact on state law, public programs, or regulated parties because it is a simple House resolution of tribute. It does not amend the Code of Virginia, appropriate funds, or establish any new rights, duties, or procedures; its effect is purely symbolic and commemorative, with the only administrative step being delivery of the resolution to the family.
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The text reflects admiration for Wilhelmina James’s service, faith, compassion, and family devotion, and the House’s action indicates unanimous or near-unanimous support for honoring her memory. No opposing views or substantive debate are reflected in the available record.
There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available context. Because HR2037 is a memorial resolution rather than policy legislation, it does not present competing stakeholder interests, fiscal concerns, or legal disputes. The only identifiable focus is the House’s desire to formally recognize and celebrate Wilhelmina Gregory James’s life and contributions.