2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2057
Celebrating the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026
WHEREAS, Frank Spencer Royal, Sr., an esteemed physician, dedicated leader in health care, education, and business, and beloved member of the Richmond community, died on February 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a native of Lynchburg, Frank Royal graduated from Virginia Union University before earning a medical degree from Meharry Medical College; and
WHEREAS, Frank Royal practiced for many years at Richmond Community Hospital, demonstrating exceptional talent and compassion as he worked tirelessly to care for his patients, and he played an instrumental role in the hospital's relocation to the Church Hill neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Frank Royal advanced medicine and health care for minorities and disadvantaged people as board chair and later president of the National Medical Association; and
WHEREAS, Frank Royal was committed to the growth and success of his alma maters, serving as chair of both the Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College and the board of Virginia Union University for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, as a testament to his leadership and vision, Frank Royal served as director for several distinguished companies, including Best Products, Chesapeake Corporation, Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy, HCA Healthcare, SunTrust Banks, and CSX Corporation; and