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SJ 384

Celebrating the life of Thaddeus Rubel Shelly III.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Green and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Thaddeus Shelly III’s life and contributions in finance and community leadership, without policy or fiscal effects.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ384ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 384

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 384 (SJ384) – Celebrating the life of Thaddeus Rubel Shelly III

Overview

SJ384 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution filed to honor and celebrate the life of Thaddeus Rubel Shelly III, a Williamsburg resident and prominent figure in financial management. The measure, titled “Celebrating the life of Thaddeus Rubel Shelly III,” expresses the General Assembly’s respect for his memory and requests that the Clerk of the Senate provide a copy of the resolution to his family. The version that passed both chambers is SJ384ER (Enrolled).

Purpose and Provisions

  • Purpose: To publicly recognize and celebrate the life, achievements, and community contributions of Thaddeus R. Shelly III, who died on September 8, 2024.
  • Provisions:
    • A formal statement of sorrow and respect from the Virginia General Assembly.
    • A summary of Shelly’s life achievements, including his career in wealth management and his service as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
    • A directive that the Clerk of the Senate prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Shelly’s family.
  • Nature: Purely ceremonial; no policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory provisions are included. No fiscal impact is indicated.

Biographical Highlights Recognized

  • Early life and education: Grew up in Newport News; graduate of Hampton Roads Academy; inducted into the Hampton Roads Athletic Hall of Fame; bachelor’s in economics from Hampden-Sydney College.
  • Advanced education: Master of Business Administration in finance from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary; long-time alumnus and foundation board member (27 years).
  • Career in finance: Wealth-management leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, Legg Mason, Bessemer Trust, Lazard, and Tiedemann Advisors; career experiences spanned Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Florida.
  • Personal life and legacy: Spent summers at a home on the Rappahannock River in Deltaville; married to Totty for 42 years; father to Charlie, Jay, Will, and Lee; faced a cancer diagnosis with courage; remembered as a community leader in Williamsburg.

Affected Parties

  • Thaddeus Shelly III’s family and close associates.
  • The Williamsburg community and larger Virginia community recognizing his contributions to finance and philanthropy.
  • The General Assembly as the formal body delivering ceremonial tribute.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Engrossed and agreed to by the Senate on February 19, 2025.
  • House actions: Agreed to by the House on February 20, 2025.
  • Enrolled: March 3, 2025 (SJ384ER), reflecting passage by both chambers.
  • Final status: Enrolled, with ceremonial recognition issued.

Implications

  • No policy, regulatory, or fiscal changes are associated with SJ384.
  • The resolution serves as an official, commemorative acknowledgment of Shelly’s life and impact, contributing to the public record and honoring his memory.

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

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