2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 275
Celebrating the life of Michael R. Frey.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Michael R. Frey, an esteemed public servant and beloved member of the Fairfax County community, died on February 16, 2026; and
WHEREAS, born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Michael Frey continued to live in that area until he moved to Northern Virginia in 1978 to pursue his interest in politics; he interned with the chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, then served as a staff member for two members of the board, one of whom was also chair; and
WHEREAS, Michael Frey became the inaugural Sully District supervisor when the district was created in 1991 and served six consecutive terms, holding office until 2015; he was one of the most influential voices in local governance, guiding the western portion of Fairfax County through decades of transformative growth and shaping the community's identity; and
WHEREAS, Michael Frey made an impact on the local and regional area as chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Development Process Committee, a member of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, the Committee on Noise Abatement at National and Dulles Airports, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Development Policy Committee, and the Dulles Area Transportation Association Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, Michael Frey was a lifelong advocate for animals and wildlife and carried that passion into his work supporting the Fairfax County Animal Shelter; he helped renovate the animal shelter on West Ox Road, which was later renamed in his honor, and supported the construction of the Lorton shelter; he welcomed pets into his office and opened his home to senior animals in need of care and comfort later in his life; and
WHEREAS, Michael Frey was also deeply committed to youth and community sports, regularly attending Westfield High School football games and George Mason University basketball games, and supporting programs through the Southwestern Youth Association, which provides young people with opportunities to learn teamwork and leadership skills; and