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SJ 386

Celebrating the life of Michael Alden Breeden.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Obenshain and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial joint resolution honoring Michael Alden Breeden for lifelong public service in Rockingham County; expresses mourning and tribute, with a copy to his family.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ386ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 386

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 386 (SJ386ER)

A ceremonial, non-applicability resolution honoring the life and public service of Michael Alden Breeden of Elkton, Virginia. The bill has completed the legislative process and was enrolled as SJ386ER after approval by both chambers.

Purpose and Intent

  • To express the General Assembly’s formal note of mourning and respect for Michael Alden Breeden, recognizing his contributions to Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley.
  • To celebrate Breeden’s service as a longtime public servant, business leader, and community volunteer.
  • To provide a copy of the resolution to Breeden’s family as an expression of the Assembly’s regard.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recognition of Breeden as a longtime public servant who died on December 6, 2024.
  • Biography highlights:
    • Born in Harrisonburg; rooted in the Shenandoah Valley.
    • Co-founded E.A. Breeden, Inc. in 1980; provided industrial maintenance services.
    • Served on the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors from 1999 for 23 years (representing Elkton, McGaheysville, Massanutten, and surrounding areas in District 5).
    • Oversaw the establishment of East Rockingham High School to relieve overcrowding at Spotswood High School.
    • Leadership roles on multiple civic committees and organizations, including the Social Services Advisory Board, Blue Ridge Committee for Shenandoah Park Relations, Health and Human Services Steering Committee (Virginia Association of Counties), Greater Shenandoah Valley Brain Injury Association, March of Dimes, Elkton Community Center, and Rockingham County Fire and Rescue.
    • Chaired the Rockingham County Blue Ridge Heritage Project, contributing to preservation efforts for families displaced by Shenandoah National Park construction.
    • Active member of St. Stephen and the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
  • Personal notes: Breeden enjoyed vintage cars and cars as hobbies; predeceased by one daughter, Emily; survived by wife Peggy, children Michael and Kelly, and parents Edward and Mary, among other family and friends.
  • Formal concluding resolve: The General Assembly notes the loss and directs the Clerk of the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to the Breeden family.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • This is a ceremonial memorial with no statutory or fiscal impact.
  • Affects the Breeden family and the communities Breeden served; serves as formal recognition by the state.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025.
  • Engrossed in the Senate: February 19, 2025; agreed to by the Senate the same day.
  • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: February 20, 2025.
  • Enrolled: March 3, 2025 (SJ386ER), finalizing the memorial.
  • Enactment status: Enrolled as a joint resolution (ceremonial in nature).

Additional Notes

  • Patrons: Senator Obenshain; Delegate Wilt.
  • The text is identical in SJ386ER to the original memorial language, reiterating the same statements of fact and tribute.

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

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