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SJ 268

Celebrating the life of Captain Jerome A. Sheppard, USAF, Ret.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mamie Locke

The resolution honors Captain Jerome A. Sheppard for his military service, career, and community contributions, and presents a copy to his family.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ268ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 268

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 268 (SJ268ER)

Overview

  • Title: Celebrating the life of Captain Jerome A. Sheppard, USAF, Ret.
  • Type: Memorial/ceremonial joint resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: Enrolled (SJ268ER) after passage by both Senate and House
  • Patron: Locke
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and memorializes Captain Jerome A. Sheppard, U.S. Air Force, Ret., for his military service, professional career, and contributions to the Hampton community.
  • It expresses the General Assembly’s sadness at his passing (June 18, 2024) and offers respect and recognition of his legacy.
  • It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Captain Sheppard’s family.

Biography and Highlights (as referenced in the resolution)

  • Birth and origins: Born in Antigua, West Indies; came to the United States as a teenager.
  • Education: Studied at Aeronautics College in New York (now Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology) and Hampton Institute (now Hampton University).
  • Military service: Over 20 years as a communications engineer in the United States Air Force.
  • Teaching and professional career:
    • Taught in Newport News Public Schools and Hampton City Schools.
    • Adjunct faculty in Hampton University’s Department of Aviation.
    • Focused on students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being.
  • Personal interests: Gardening, fishing, golfing, and working on cars.
  • Community and faith: Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; active in St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church in Hampton as an acolyte and church treasurer.
  • Family: Wife Julyn (married for 52 years); children Jeremy, Shelton, Julyn, and Judie, plus extended family.

Provisions and Provisions Impact

  • As a memorial resolution, the bill does not create new law, regulations, or fiscal obligations.
  • It serves to officially acknowledge Captain Sheppard’s service and impact, and to honor his memory in a formal, ceremonial manner.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Prefiled and offered: January 10, 2025
  • Engrossed and agreed to by the Senate: January 16, 2025
  • Received by the House and laid on the Speaker’s table: January 17, 2025
  • Agreed to by the House: January 20, 2025
  • Enrolled (SJ268ER): January 21, 2025
  • Final action: Both chambers approved; enrolled version prepared for presentation to the family

Affected Parties

  • Captain Jerome A. Sheppard, USAF, Ret. (subject of tribute)
  • Family of Captain Sheppard
  • Hampton community and broader Virginia General Assembly audience

Summary

SJ268ER is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the life, service, and community contributions of Captain Jerome A. Sheppard. It documents key aspects of his biography, honors his military and educational service, notes personal and faith-based commitments, and instructs the Clerk to present a copy to his family. The measure reflects a formal expression of respect by the Virginia General Assembly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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