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SR 31

Celebrating the life of Rilda Jolene Brewer Evans.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Stanley

Virginia Senate passes ceremonial resolution honoring the life and memory of Rilda Jolene Brewer Evans through symbolic legislative recognition.

Agreed to by Senate Block Vote
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Bill Summary · SR 31

Legislative bill overview

SR 31 is a Senate resolution introduced in Virginia that commemorates and celebrates the life of Rilda Jolene Brewer Evans. The resolution passed through the Virginia Senate via block vote on February 5, 2026.

Why is this important

Senate resolutions honoring deceased individuals serve as official legislative recognition of their contributions to their communities and families. While non-binding and symbolic in nature, such resolutions create a public record of appreciation and may provide comfort to surviving family members.

Potential points of contention

  • Public records and transparency: Some may question whether legislative time and resources should be allocated to individual commemorations versus policy matters
  • Selectivity concerns: Questions about why certain individuals receive legislative recognition while others do not, and whether criteria exist for such honors
  • Precedent and workload: High volume of similar resolutions could consume legislative calendar space intended for substantive policy work

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

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