2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 190
Commending Timothy Zachery Mosley.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Timothy Zachery Mosley, known professionally as Timbaland, was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in Virginia Beach, where his extraordinary talent, creativity, and vision first took shape; and
WHEREAS, a proud graduate of Salem High School, Timbaland has become one of the most influential producers, songwriters, artists, and cultural innovators in modern music history; and
WHEREAS, over the course of his groundbreaking career, Timbaland has been nominated for 21 Grammy Awards and is a four-time Grammy Award winner, achievements that reflect his unmatched contributions to the evolution of contemporary sound and production; and
WHEREAS, Timbaland's revolutionary approach to rhythm, melody, and texture has defined an era of popular music, producing timeless hits for some of the world's most acclaimed artists, including Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, and many others; and
WHEREAS, beyond his work as a producer and performer, Timbaland has shaped culture through his creativity and innovation, most notably as the co-creator of Verzuz, the globally celebrated live performance series that brought legendary artists together for music battles viewed by millions during the COVID-19 pandemic; and