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This resolution, a formal expression from the Virginia House of Delegates, commemorates the life of Michael Antoine Newsome, who passed away on February 7, 2026. It highlights his significant contributions as a dedicated alumnus of Virginia Union University (VUU), where he earned a business administration degree and later served as president of the VUU National Alumni Association. The resolution also acknowledges his active membership and leadership roles within the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., including serving as first polemarch. Furthermore, it recognizes his extensive 40-year career at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he rose to Senior Associate Vice President for Research Finance and Administration, and his involvement in various VCU organizations promoting scholarship and community engagement. The resolution also touches upon his community outreach through Speaking Spirit Ministries and his health business, Blue Moon Wellness, which focused on diet and detoxification. Finally, it expresses the House of Delegates' deep sadness at his passing and directs the Clerk to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a token of respect for his memory.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR273