2026 SESSION
INTRODUCED
26108265D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 477
Offered March 12, 2026
Celebrating the life of Evelyn Willinette Morris-Harris.
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Patron—McQuinn
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WHEREAS, Evelyn Willinette Morris-Harris, a beloved member of the Richmond community who formerly served as chair of the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia, died on January 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, Evelyn Morris-Harris demonstrated a deep commitment to public service, voter engagement, and the strengthening of democratic institutions at the local and state level as she played a vital role in advancing Democratic leadership and civic engagement in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, throughout her career, Evelyn Morris-Harris assisted and collaborated with various public officials and civic organizations in coordinating campaign operations, constituent outreach, and grassroots mobilization endeavors; and