2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 277
Celebrating the life of Michael Allen Humphries.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Michael Allen Humphries, an honorable veteran, accomplished tradesman and artisan, and beloved member of the Covington community, died on July 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Michael “Mike” Allen Humphries graduated from Alleghany County High School before serving his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Mike Allen attained the rank of sergeant with the Marines and saw combat in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, earning several awards and decorations in recognition of his bravery and service, including the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and a Combat Action Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, following his military service, Mike Allen worked tirelessly in his career as a welder and pipe fitter for various large-scale projects throughout the Commonwealth and Mid-Atlantic region; and
WHEREAS, Mike Allen earned a reputation as a skilled metalworker by crafting handmade jewelry, bracelets, knives, and belt buckles; and
WHEREAS, Mike Allen was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, whose greatest joys in life included spending quality time with loved ones at his family's long-held camp on the Jackson River; and