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Celebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth

The resolution honors James Bradley Boyd for his military service, small-business advocacy, and extensive community leadership in Richlands.

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Bill Summary · SR 2008

Summary: Senate Resolution No. 2008 (Virginia, 2026 Special Session I)

Title

Celebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and memorializes James Bradley Boyd, a long-time member of the Richlands community, for his public service, professional leadership, community involvement, and faith-based leadership.
  • It expresses the Senate of Virginia’s condolences and respect for Mr. Boyd and documents his life achievements and contributions.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changed

  • Declarative statements:
    • Acknowledges James Bradley Boyd as an honorable veteran, small business advocate, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected community member.
    • Recognizes his military service (U.S. Marine Corps, 1956–1959; rank of captain) and his later command of a Marine reserve unit in Johnson City, Tennessee (three years).
    • Outlines his education: Richlands High School (1950), a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, and an MBA from Averett University (1992).
    • Highlights professional career: roles with Southwestern Supply, plant manager and VP of Virginian Metal Products, and director of the Small Business Development Center at Southwest Virginia Community College (SVCC) starting in 1994; emphasized work promoting small businesses domestically and internationally (including Russia and Armenia).
    • Details community service: involvement with Clinch Valley Community Action, SVCC Foundation, Richlands National Bank (director), Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce (president), and leadership roles within Gethsemane Baptist Church (charter member, deacon, trustee; choir member; Sunday school teacher).
    • Notes recognitions: Citizen of the Year (Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 1984).
  • Formal conclusion:
    • The Senate notes the loss of James Bradley Boyd and acknowledges his lasting legacy in economic development, small-business advocacy, and community service.
    • Directs the Clerk to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Boyd’s family as an expression of the Senate's respect.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Directly affects: The Senate of Virginia, the family of James Bradley Boyd, and the broader Richlands community as a formal expression of memorial recognition.
  • Indirectly signals the state’s recognition of a local leader’s life and contributions, including military service, economic development work, and community leadership.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and offered on April 23, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Action history on the bill:
    • Presented and laid on the Clerk’s Desk on April 23, 2026.
    • Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote) on April 23, 2026.
  • Sponsor/Co-sponsor:
    • Primary sponsor: Hackworth (Senator Travis Hackworth).
    • Co-sponsor: Travis Hackworth (noted as co-sponsor in records; the text lists him as both patron and co-sponsor, indicating emphasis on sponsorship by the same individual in this short memorial resolution).

Notes

  • This is a memorial/recognition resolution rather than substantive policy legislation. It serves to publicly honor an individual's life and service and to express condolences from the Senate. It does not create new laws or financial obligations.

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