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HJ 759

Commending Dr. Heisung Lee.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 13 co-sponsors

The resolution formally commends Dr. Heisung Lee for her lifelong leadership and service to Northern Virginia seniors and the Korean-American community.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ759ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 759

Summary of House Joint Resolution 759 (HJ759ER)

What is HJ759?

HJ759 is a ceremonial House Joint Resolution in commending Dr. Heisung Lee on the occasion of her retirement. The enrolled version (HJ759ER) reflects passage by both the House of Delegates and the Senate in February 2025. There are no substantive policy changes or appropriations attached to this bill; its primary purpose is official recognition and appreciation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commend Dr. Heisung Lee for her long-time leadership of the Korean Central Senior Center in Centreville and her service to Northern Virginia’s senior population.
  • Acknowledge her career trajectory, including early work in dietetics, graduate education in gerontology and public health education, and her role in founding and directing community programs that support seniors and the Korean-American community.
  • Highlight accomplishments such as:
    • Establishing and growing the Korean Central Senior Center’s offerings (meals, recreation, English classes, fitness, health, arts, technology, etc.).
    • Creating a Korean Meals on Wheels program.
    • Developing a training program with Inova Health System to prepare personal care aides and certified nurse aides (over 1,000 community members served).
    • Guiding the center through the COVID-19 pandemic with virtual programming.
    • Receiving the Andrus Award for Community Service from AARP in 2022.
  • Conclude with best wishes for a rewarding retirement and appreciation from the General Assembly.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The core operative clause: “The General Assembly hereby commend Dr. Heisung Lee on the occasion of her retirement.”
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Dr. Lee as an expression of admiration and best wishes.
  • No fiscal provision, mandate, or regulatory change accompanies the resolution.

Who is Affected

  • Dr. Heisung Lee (the honoree) and the Korean Central Senior Center in Centreville.
  • The Northern Virginia senior community and the broader Korean-American community served by the Center.
  • The resolution serves as formal recognition by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025.
  • Engrossed by House: February 18, 2025.
  • House action: Agreed to by the House (voice vote) on February 18, 2025.
  • Senate action: Agreed to by the Senate (voice vote) on February 20, 2025.
  • Enrolled status: Bill text as passed by both chambers (HJ759ER) cited as of March 25, 2025.
  • Patronage: House patrons include Shin, Bulova, Convirs-Fowler, Delaney, Henson, Keys-Gamarra, Krizek, Seibold, Sickles, Simon, Singh, Sullivan, and Tran; Senate sponsor: Senator Boysko.

Significance

  • Acknowledges a notable community leader and her impact on senior services and immigrant communities in Northern Virginia.
  • Serves as a ceremonial affirmation of the value of volunteerism and community-focused leadership.
  • Non-binding and ceremonial; does not impose new duties or allocate state funds.

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

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