Celebrating the life of Wesley Thomas Worsham.
House Resolution 345 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of Wesley Thomas Worsham, who died on February 10, 2026. The resolution recounts his upbringing on a tobacco farm in Powhatan, his enlistment in the U.S. Army at age 17, his combat service in the Korean War, and the honors he received for that service, including the Bronze Star Medal with V device, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge. It also notes that he spent time as a prisoner of war and later helped found the Korean War Veterans Association, which supported creation of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The resolution further highlights Worsham’s business success in the fire protection and sprinkler industry, his investments in real estate, and his role as a philanthropist and major supporter of Virginia Tech. It describes his involvement in civic and veterans organizations and recognizes the impact of his generosity on the Richmond County community and beyond. The House resolves to express its sadness at his passing and to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a formal tribute.
This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds; it is a ceremonial measure expressing the House of Delegates’ respect for an individual citizen. Its practical effect is limited to official recognition of Wesley Thomas Worsham’s military service, business achievements, philanthropy, and community contributions, and to the preparation of a copy for his family. Because it is a House resolution, it has no direct statutory impact on affected agencies, parties, or legal rights.
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The text is celebratory and memorial in tone, emphasizing Worsham’s service, sacrifice, generosity, and long-standing ties to veterans’ causes and Virginia Tech. The available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or dissenting votes, which is consistent with a noncontroversial commemorative resolution.
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution is a tribute rather than policy legislation, and the context includes no committee transcript, amendments, or vote breakdown indicating disagreement. Any discussion would likely have focused on Worsham’s military heroism, business accomplishments, and philanthropy, all of which are presented as reasons for unanimous recognition.