2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2164
Commending the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026
WHEREAS, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of service, leadership, and policy innovation on behalf of Black communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) is a bipartisan membership organization representing more than 700 Black state legislators nationwide, collectively amplifying the voices of more than 50 million Black Americans; and
WHEREAS, since its founding in 1977, NBCSL has served as a national network and clearinghouse for the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices among Black state legislators and their staff, strengthening their ability to craft effective public policy; and
WHEREAS, NBCSL has advanced its mission through high-quality research, training, and educational initiatives that support legislators in making informed decisions on issues affecting Black communities and other underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, NBCSL has been a leading national advocate on matters of equity, economic opportunity, health, education, criminal justice reform, and community well-being, and continues to champion collaborative, bipartisan solutions to the most pressing challenges facing states; and
WHEREAS, NBCSL has empowered state legislators to introduce and advance policies that improve outcomes for families, strengthen communities, and expand opportunity; and