Bill
SJ 347
A ceremonial resolution memorializes Rev. Roy A. Carter Sr., Henrico faith leader and community volunteer, notes sadness at his passing, and directs a copy to his family.
Senate Joint Resolution SJ347ER – Summary
Overview
- Bill: SJ347ER (Senate Joint Resolution No. 347)
- Title: Celebrating the life of the Reverend Roy Alphonso Carter, Sr.
- Type: Ceremonial Senate/House joint resolution recognizing and honoring a deceased individual
- Status: Enrolled; agreed to by the Senate (Feb. 6, 2025) and the House of Delegates (Feb. 10, 2025); introduced Feb. 5, 2025
- Patron: Senator VanValkenburg
Purpose and intent
- The resolution memorializes and honors the life and public service of the Reverend Roy Alphonso Carter, Sr., a faith leader and community volunteer in Henrico County.
- It expresses the General Assembly’s sadness at his passing and conveys respect for his contributions to the community.
- It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Reverend Carter’s family.
Key provisions
- Biographical recognition: Notable aspects of Reverend Carter’s life include:
- Born in Washington, D.C.; education: bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Norfolk State University; studied at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology (Virginia Union University).
- Preaching licensed on March 21, 1993; served as a faith leader and vice president of the Henrico Ministers’ Conference.
- Community and civil engagement: long-time member and leader with Henrico Branch NAACP 7077-B (served as vice president and on committees); active in voter registration efforts.
- Education and youth development: 21 years with Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (now SkillsUSA), helping students develop work skills.
- Fraternal and community involvement: member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Astoria Beneficial Club, and related organizations; recipient of multiple local/state awards, including “Astorian of the Year.”
- Family: survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn; children Roy Jr. and Pamela, among others.
- Formal language: The General Assembly “not with great sadness the loss of the Reverend Roy Alphonso Carter, Sr.” and conveys its respect for his memory; the Clerk is authorized to present a copy of the resolution to his family.
Who is affected
- The resolution primarily affects the Commonwealth’s ceremonial record and commemorates Reverend Carter’s contributions to religious life, civil engagement, education, and community service.
- It does not create new programs, authorize expenditures, or enact policy changes.
Procedural and timeline details
- Introduced: February 5, 2025
- Senate action: Agreed to February 6, 2025
- House action: Agreed to February 10, 2025
- Enrolled: February 11, 2025
- Notable: This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than substantive legislation.
Impact
- Provides formal recognition of Reverend Carter’s life and service.
- Serves as a historical record of his contributions to Henrico County and the broader community.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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