Celebrating the life of Annie Lois Henderson-Jenkins.
House Joint Resolution 106 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of Annie Lois Henderson-Jenkins, a Stafford County resident who died on October 27, 2025. The resolution recounts her life story, including her work as a line electrician in Chicago, her later career as a beautician in Virginia, and her long-standing service to her family and community.
The resolution emphasizes her advocacy for civil rights and social justice, her support for the Black community, her encouragement of young women, and her role as a caregiver to many children. It also recognizes her family, including her husband of 59 years and her children, and directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to provide a copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect and sympathy.
HJ106 does not change state law, create new rights, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of condolence and recognition by the Virginia General Assembly, with the only operative instruction being that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to the family. The measure primarily affects the symbolic record of the legislature and the family of Annie Lois Henderson-Jenkins.
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. Because it is a memorial resolution, the bill was treated as a tribute to a well-regarded community member rather than a policy measure, and the available record shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or divided vote. The tone of the resolution itself reflects admiration for her work, compassion, and community leadership.
There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature, and the bill history provided shows passage by both chambers without recorded debate or committee dispute. Any discussion would likely have centered on honoring Henderson-Jenkins’s life and contributions rather than on legislative policy questions.