Virginia House Bill HR783

Virginia 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/17/25
• Engrossed: 2/19/25
• Passed: 2/19/25

Caption

Celebrating the life of Lieutenant General Arthur J. Gregg, USA, Ret.

Impact

The resolution also recognizes Lieutenant General Gregg's historic promotion and the pivotal roles he held, including serving as the director of logistics for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his command during pivotal military operations. Notably, it commemorates that Fort Lee was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams in his honor in April 2023, marking a significant recognition of his service and as a symbol of progress in racial integration within the military. Such commemorations serve not just to honor his memory but to inspire future generations, especially within the African American community.

Summary

House Resolution 783 serves to celebrate the life and legacy of Lieutenant General Arthur J. Gregg, USA, Ret., who was the first Black American to achieve the rank of lieutenant general in the United States Army. The resolution highlights his significant contributions to military logistics over a storied career spanned 35 years, during which he ensured that U.S. soldiers received the necessary supplies and equipment. It emphasizes his upward journey through the ranks, overcoming racial challenges along the way, and his eventual achievements during key military conflicts, including the Vietnam War.

Contention

While the bill functions primarily as a celebration of life and contributions to the military, it subtly acknowledges the broader context of racial equity and recognition within the U.S. Armed Forces. It addresses the importance of representation through historical figures such as Lieutenant General Gregg and reflects on the continuing service and accomplishments of Black Americans in the military. Not highlighted, yet implicit within the resolution, is the ongoing need to acknowledge and address historical inequalities within military ranks and broader society.