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SJ 368

Celebrating the life of Grover C. Wilson, Jr.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Luther Cifers and 15 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Virginia joint resolution honoring Grover C. Wilson, Jr. for military service, entrepreneurship and public service; directs Clerk to present a copy to his family.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ368ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 368

SJ 368ER – Summary of Senate Joint Resolution: Celebrating the life of Grover C. Wilson, Jr.

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution 368 (SJ368ER) is a ceremonial, nonbinding resolution passed by the Virginia General Assembly recognizing and memorializing Grover C. Wilson, Jr. Mr. Wilson was a veteran, local entrepreneur, public servant, and longtime Orange County resident who died on January 26, 2025. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s sadness at his passing and memorializes his contributions to the community.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially acknowledge the loss and celebrate the life and service of Grover C. Wilson, Jr.
  • Highlight his roles as a veteran, entrepreneur, public servant, husband and father, and community member.
  • Provide a formal expression of respect from the General Assembly to Wilson’s family.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Biographical summary:
    • Born in Baltimore, Maryland; moved to Orange County as a youth.
    • Served in the United States Air Force beginning in 1960.
    • Entrepreneurial career including founder and longtime owner of Wilson’s Towing; involved in farming, logging, electrical work, and automotive repair.
    • Served 18 years on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
    • Active community member with the East Orange Ruritan Club.
    • Family: wife Linda (56 years), children Grover and Diane, and extended family.
  • Expresses that the General Assembly notes with great sadness the loss of a valued community member and acknowledges his legacy of hard work, love, and service.
  • Directive to the Clerk: prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Wilson’s family as an expression of the Legislature’s respect.

Affected Parties

  • Grover C. Wilson, Jr. (honored in the resolution)
  • Wilson family and friends
  • Orange County community, particularly residents who knew Wilson through public service and local business

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 12, 2025
  • Senate engrossed and agreed to: February 13, 2025
  • House agreed to: February 17, 2025
  • Enrolled (SJ368ER): February 19, 2025
  • Status: Enrolled text as passed by both chambers (ceremonial resolution)

Fiscal and Legal Effect

  • No fiscal appropriation or substantive policy change is contained in SJ368ER.
  • Purely ceremonial; creates no new rights or obligations beyond memorializing Wilson’s life and service.

Bottom Line

SJ368ER is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing Grover C. Wilson, Jr.’s military service, entrepreneurship, public service, and community involvement, and directing the Clerk to present a copy to his family. It reflects the General Assembly’s respect and condolences to his loved ones and the Orange County community.

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

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