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HJ 683

Commemorating the life and legacy of William Woodford.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark and 6 co-sponsors

Commemorates William Woodford’s life and military service, marking the 250th anniversary of his Great Bridge victory and honoring his legacy with ceremonial recognition.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ683ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 683

Summary of HJ683ER — Commemorating the life and legacy of William Woodford

Overview

House Joint Resolution No. 683 (HJ683ER) is a ceremonial concurrent resolution commemorating the life, military service, and legacy of William Woodford, a Virginian brigadier general who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War. The measure marks the 250th anniversary of Woodford’s victory at the Battle of Great Bridge and directs formal recognition by the General Assembly.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor William Woodford, a native of Caroline County and a prominent Continental Army officer, for his leadership and sacrifices during the American Revolutionary War.
  • To acknowledge Woodford’s long military career, including service in the Virginia militia, the French and Indian War, and major engagements in the Revolutionary War (Great Bridge, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Charleston).
  • To recognize the extended impact of his legacy, including places named in his honor (Woodford County in Illinois and Kentucky, and the Town of Woodford in Caroline County).
  • To commemorate the 250th anniversary of his victory at Great Bridge and to express respect and admiration from the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges Woodford’s service: captain in the Virginia militia (starting 1755), ensign and lieutenant in Washington’s 1st Virginia Regiment, colonel of the 2nd Virginia Regiment, and later brigadier general in the Continental Army.
  • Highlights major war events: Battle of Great Bridge (1775), Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Charleston (1780), and his death on a prison ship in New York City (November 13, 1780, age 46).
  • Notes places named in his honor: Woodford County (IL), Woodford County (KY), and the Town of Woodford (Caroline County).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation.
  • Marks the ceremonial recognition as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for Woodford’s impact on Virginia and national history.

Affected Parties

  • William Woodford (historical figure being commemorated)
  • Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation (recipient of the commemorative copy)
  • The Commonwealth of Virginia (as the entity presenting ceremonial recognition)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 14, 2025
  • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: February 19, 2025
  • Agreed to by the Senate: February 20, 2025
  • Enrolled (HJ683ER): February 2025, with formal passage noted; bill text as passed House and Senate available as of March 24, 2025
  • Effective effect: Ceremonial; no statutory policy change or funding provision included

Notes

This measure is strictly commemorative, recognizing historical contributions of William Woodford and facilitating ceremonial presentation to a history foundation.

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

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