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SJ 307

Celebrating the life of Joy Ann Durham Painter.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jed Arnold and 15 co-sponsors

Honors the life of Joy Ann Durham Painter; expresses sorrow and respect, presents a copy to her family. A ceremonial tribute with no policy or fiscal impact.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ307ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 307

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 307 (SJ307ER)

Purpose and Scope

SJ307ER is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and commemorating the life of Joy Ann Durham Painter, a longtime Richmond resident and public servant. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s sadness at her death (November 27, 2024) and offers its respect and condolences to her family and community. It serves as a formal, non-binding tribute rather than a substantive policy measure.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly notes with great sadness the loss of Joy Ann Durham Painter.
  • The resolution provides expressions of respect for her memory and designates that the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to her family.
  • The text includes a concise biographical sketch highlighting Painter’s life, education, career, and community involvement:
    • Education: Manchester High School (Richmond), Chowan University (NC), Bluefield University (Tazewell County).
    • Career: State employee who retired from the Department of Corrections; later served as an administrative assistant in the Senate Clerk’s Office during General Assembly sessions.
    • Civic/Religious Involvement: ACCA Shrine Center, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America ACCABA Court No. 105; Derbyshire Baptist Church choir.
    • Family: Predeceased by husband Bill and daughter April; survived by her son J.E. Dilday and stepson Scott Painter, among other relatives.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily a ceremonial, commemorative action benefiting Joy Ann Durham Painter’s family and the Richmond community as a matter of formal recognition by the General Assembly.
  • No new programs, services, or fiscal obligations are created; no regulatory changes are enacted.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 24, 2025.
  • Engrossed in the Senate: January 30, 2025; agreed to by the Senate the same day.
  • House actions: Received January 31, 2025; laid on Speaker’s table; agreed to by the House on February 3, 2025.
  • Enrolled: February 4, 2025.
  • Final status: SJ307ER (enrolled; passed by both chambers) as of February 4, 2025.

Additional Notes

  • SJ307ER is a formal expression of respect rather than legislation with operative programs or funding.
  • The resolution reflects Painter’s multi-faceted public life, including her government service, administrative roles, and community involvement.

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