2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 294
Celebrating the life of the Honorable Harry Fleisher Collins, Jr.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Honorable Harry Fleisher Collins, Jr., a dedicated Christiansburg community leader and tireless advocate for organ transplant recipients, died on March 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Harry Collins' great enthusiasm for the community was recognized by his Christiansburg neighbors when they elected him to Town Council; and
WHEREAS, among his many contributions to the Town of Christiansburg, Harry Collins played an integral role in the development and realization of Huckleberry Park, a landmark project that provides recreational opportunities and improves the quality of life for families throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, Harry Collins was an active member of the Montgomery County Republican Committee where he happily organized local campaign efforts and enthusiastically introduced his neighbors to candidates; and
WHEREAS, following his own profound health journey, Harry Collins turned his personal challenges into a mission of hope, serving as President of the Lung Transplant Foundation; and