2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 47
Celebrating the life of Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 22, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
WHEREAS, Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr., an honorable veteran, esteemed educator, distinguished public servant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Newport News community, died on May 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Everette “Teddy” Hicks graduated from the historic George Washington Carver High School in Hampton Roads before joining the United States Army and serving his country with honor and distinction in both the United States and Korea; and
WHEREAS, following his service, Teddy Hicks earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 from what is today Norfolk State University and then a master's degree from what would become Hampton University; and
WHEREAS, Teddy Hicks devoted 32 years to the education of young people as a teacher, coach, and administrator with Newport News Public Schools, including at Carver High School, the former Ferguson High School, Point Option, and Menchville High School; and
WHEREAS, in his retirement, Teddy Hicks redoubled his commitment to his community's young people by serving on the Newport News School Board from 2000 to 2016, including terms as vice-chairman and chairman; and