2026 SPECIAL SESSION I

ENROLLED

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2164

Commending the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026

WHEREAS, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of service, leadership, and policy innovation on behalf of Black communities across the United States; and

WHEREAS, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) is a bipartisan membership organization representing more than 700 Black state legislators nationwide, collectively amplifying the voices of more than 50 million Black Americans; and

WHEREAS, since its founding in 1977, NBCSL has served as a national network and clearinghouse for the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices among Black state legislators and their staff, strengthening their ability to craft effective public policy; and

WHEREAS, NBCSL has advanced its mission through high-quality research, training, and educational initiatives that support legislators in making informed decisions on issues affecting Black communities and other underserved populations; and

WHEREAS, NBCSL has been a leading national advocate on matters of equity, economic opportunity, health, education, criminal justice reform, and community well-being, and continues to champion collaborative, bipartisan solutions to the most pressing challenges facing states; and

WHEREAS, NBCSL has empowered state legislators to introduce and advance policies that improve outcomes for families, strengthen communities, and expand opportunity; and

WHEREAS, NBCSL's 50-year legacy reflects a sustained commitment to public service, leadership development, and the advancement of policies that uplift historically marginalized communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the National Black Caucus of State Legislators hereby be commended on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the National Black Caucus of State Legislators as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the organization's legacy of leadership, advocacy, and service.