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SJ 314

Commending Bradley Muranko.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Schuyler VanValkenburg

The resolution commends Bradley Muranko for riding the Blue Ridge Parkway in six days to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ314ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 314

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 314 (SJ314ER)

SJ314ER is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution (enrolled version) recognizing and commending Bradley Muranko for a charitable cycling achievement in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Overview

  • Purpose: To commend Bradley Muranko for biking the entire Blue Ridge Parkway to support LifeSpire of Virginia’s fundraising efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
  • Nature: A non-binding, ceremonial resolution expressing appreciation and admiration. No new laws or policy changes are enacted.

Key Provisions and Details

  • Recitals (Whereas clauses) establish:
    • Bradley Muranko’s role as the safety and security manager at LifeSpire of Virginia, in the Tuckahoe Village area of Henrico County.
    • The achievement of biking the entire Blue Ridge Parkway (469 miles) in six days, from Rockfish Gap near Waynesboro to Cherokee, North Carolina, within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
    • The challenge of riding more than 75 miles per day and navigating significant altitude gains.
    • The fundraising impact: more than $73,000 raised for the Alzheimer’s Association as part of LifeSpire of Virginia’s Lakewood campus activities.
    • Personal motivation: Muranko’s grandmother, Colleta Bischof, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
    • The broader significance of the accomplishment for Alzheimer’s research and awareness.
  • Resolved clause:
    • The General Assembly commends Bradley Muranko for his six-day ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway in support of the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
    • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Muranko.

Affected Parties

  • Individual: Bradley Muranko (recognition recipient).
  • Organizations: LifeSpire of Virginia (Muranko’s employer) and the Alzheimer’s Association (beneficiary of the fundraising effort).
  • General public: The resolution serves as an official expression of admiration from the Virginia General Assembly.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025 (Patron: VanValkenburg).
  • Senate actions:
    • Engrossed by the Senate: January 30, 2025.
    • Agreed to by the Senate (voice vote): January 30, 2025.
  • House actions:
    • Received: January 31, 2025; laid on Clerk’s Desk January 31, 2025.
    • Agreed to by the House of Delegates (voice vote): February 3, 2025.
  • Enrolled status:
    • SJ314ER reflects the enrolled version after concurrent adoption by both chambers.
    • The bill is listed as “Enrolled” for the 2025 session, indicating final approval by both chambers.

Effective Date

  • As a ceremonial resolution, SJ314ER does not enact new laws or create statutory changes; its effect is to officially commend Muranko and memorialize the recognition in the public record.

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

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