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SJ 390

Celebrating the life of Henry Conrad Warlick, Ed.D.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tara Durant

A ceremonial resolution honoring Henry Conrad Warlick for his military service, education leadership, and extensive community contributions.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ390ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 390

SJ390ER — Senate Joint Resolution Celebrating the life of Henry Conrad Warlick, Ed.D.

Purpose and intent

SJ390ER is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and expressing sorrow over the death of Henry Conrad Warlick, Ed.D., a longtime education administrator and prominent Fredericksburg community member. The resolution commends Warlick’s military service, career in higher education, and extensive community leadership, and directs that a copy be presented to his family as a formal expression of the General Assembly’s respect.

Key provisions and content

  • The resolution comprises a series of “Whereas” clauses detailing Warlick’s life and contributions, including:
    • Naval service (1953–1957) as an officer and chief of operations on the USS Pictor.
    • Education background: BA from Wake Forest College (1951), MA from UNC-Chapel Hill (1953), Ed.D. from the University of Virginia (1971).
    • Academic career: teaching at Wake Forest (1957–1960); teaching at UVA during doctoral studies; associate dean of undergraduate admissions at UVA.
    • University of Mary Washington administration (joined 1974): vice president for admissions and financial aid; executive assistant to the president; senior vice president; retirement in 1997.
    • Professional leadership: leadership roles and Award recognition from college admission associations (Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling; Apperson Award).
    • Community leadership: boards and leadership positions with Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Authority (secretary then chair), The Salvation Army, University of Mary Washington Foundation, United Way, Kiwanis International (president).
    • Cultural and educational initiatives: founding boards for Fredericksburg Academy and Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts; leadership with the Friends of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the University of Mary Washington.
    • Faith community: worship at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg.
    • Family: remembrance of his wife Anne and children John and James.
  • The resolution concludes with a formal expression of the General Assembly’s sadness and a directive to the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for Warlick’s family.

Who is affected

  • Primary focus: Henry Conrad Warlick’s family and the Fredericksburg community.
  • Secondary: Members of the Senate and House of Delegates, and those familiar with Warlick’s professional and civic contributions.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: February 14, 2025 (Senate Joint Resolution No. 390, Patron: Durant).
  • Floor actions: Engrossed and agreed to by the Senate on February 19, 2025; agreed to by the House of Delegates on February 20, 2025.
  • Enrolled: SJ390ER — bill text as passed by both chambers.
  • Status: Enrolled and memorializing resolution; ceremonial in nature.

Impact and fiscal note

  • No policy changes, appropriation, or regulatory impact. It is a symbolic and commemorative resolution acknowledging Warlick’s public service and community leadership.

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

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