2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 302
Celebrating the life of Justin Dolan.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, Justin Dolan, a dedicated advocate for individuals with disabilities and a cherished member of his community in Falls Church and later in Alexandria, died in February 2026; and
WHEREAS, Justin Dolan was widely admired for his steadfast commitment to expanding access to services and protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Justin Dolan worked diligently with The Arc of Northern Virginia to ensure that more Virginians received the services, supports, and legal protections they deserved, lending his voice and lived experience to strengthen public policy and community awareness; and
WHEREAS, Justin Dolan regularly attended advocacy events in Richmond alongside The Arc of Northern Virginia and the Service Employees International Union to advocate for Medicaid waiver services and the critical home care supports that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Justin Dolan was often the first to volunteer to attend town halls and respond to action alerts, demonstrating exemplary civic engagement and ensuring that the concerns of individuals with disabilities and their families were heard by elected officials and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Justin Dolan was a recognized and respected speaker who testified at public forums, including a town hall in Falls Church, where he spoke about the low pay and limited hours facing home care workers and the impact on individuals who rely on those essential services; and