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SR 2006

Celebrating the life of Louis A. Boone.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Jeremy McPike

The Senate memorializes Louis A. Boone, honoring his life as a NSU freshman, photographer, and community contributor, and expresses sympathy to his family.

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Bill Summary · SR 2006

Summary of SR 2006 (2026 Special Session I) — Virginia

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution
  • Session: 2026 Special Session I, Virginia
  • Subject: Celebrating and expressing remembrance for Louis A. Boone
  • Introduced by: Senator Jeremy McPike (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Adopted by the Senate (April 23, 2026) via voice vote; laid on the Clerk’s Desk and presented for the family’s acknowledgment

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution memorializes Louis A. Boone, recognizing him as a student from Dumfries who died in March 2026.
  • It honors Boone’s life, character, and contributions as a freshman at Norfolk State University (NSU) pursuing mass communications and broadcast.
  • It affirms the esteem of the NSU community and expresses the Senate’s respect and condolences to Boone’s family.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • Statement of Loss and Respect: The Senate notes with great sadness the death of Louis A. Boone.
  • Biographical Highlights (as presented in the resolution):
    • Residence: Dumfries, Virginia
    • Education: Freshman at Norfolk State University
    • Major: Mass communications and broadcast
    • Campus Involvement: Photographer for NSU’s student newspaper, The Spartan Echo
    • Additional Engagement: Member of NSU’s National Association of Black Journalists (NSU Chapter) and NSU Content Creator Club; volunteer with WNSB Hot 91.1 FM
  • Recognition of Personal Qualities: Boone is described as hardworking, eager to learn, and possessing a positive spirit.
  • Institutional Remembrance: The NSU community is invited to remember and celebrate Boone’s life and legacy, with the phrase “Behold the Green and Gold” used to symbolize NSU pride.
  • Formal Action:
    • The Senate expresses sympathy and respect for Boone’s memory.
    • The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to prepare a copy of the resolution for Boone’s family as a formal expression of the Senate’s sentiments.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Direct Beneficiaries: Louis A. Boone’s family and friends receive formal recognition and a memorial expression from the Virginia Senate.
  • Institutions Mentioned: Norfolk State University (NSU) and its affiliated student organizations and media outlets are acknowledged for Boone’s involvement.
  • General Impact: Provides an official, commemorative record of Boone’s life and contributions, reflecting the Commonwealth’s customary practice of honoring notable members of the community who have passed away.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced/Presented: April 23, 2026
  • Deliberation: Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote) on the same day
  • Next Steps: The Clerk is to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Boone’s family

Notes

  • This is a commemorative, non-legislative resolution. It does not impose new laws, authorize spending, or create enforceable duties beyond formal recognition.
  • The resolution emphasizes Boone’s activities and affiliations to portray his impact on campus and the broader NSU community.

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

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