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This resolution, a formal expression by the House of Delegates, commemorates the life of Frank Spencer Royal, Sr., M.D., who passed away on February 2, 2026. Dr. Royal was a significant figure in healthcare and higher education, notably leading Meharry Medical College through a period of substantial development and serving for many years as the chair of the Virginia Union University Board of Trustees. He was also a prominent leader in the National Medical Association, the largest and oldest organization representing Black healthcare professionals in the United States. His impactful civic engagement and philanthropy in Richmond, including establishing scholarships, and his extensive corporate leadership roles are also acknowledged. The resolution expresses the House of Delegates' profound sadness at his loss and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of this resolution to his family as a token of respect for his memory.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR114