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SJ 401

Commending Hollin Meadows Elementary School.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Krizek and 1 co-sponsor

SJ401ER commends Hollin Meadows Elementary School on its 60th anniversary, recognizing its diverse programs and community impact, and directs the Clerk to present a copy.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ401ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 401

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 401 (SJ401ER) — Commending Hollin Meadows Elementary School

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution 401 (SJ401ER) is a ceremonial expression of commendation by the Virginia General Assembly recognizing Hollin Meadows Elementary School in Fairfax County Public Schools on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. The enrolled text memorializes the school’s history, achievements, and contributions to the community, and directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation to the school.

  • Status: Enrolled; bill text as passed by the Senate and House (SJ401ER)
  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Agreed to by Senate: February 19, 2025
  • Agreed to by House: February 20, 2025
  • Patrons: Senator Surovell; Delegate Krizek

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally commend Hollin Meadows Elementary School for six decades of service to its students and community.
  • To acknowledge the school’s history, programs, milestones, and community engagement.
  • To express the General Assembly’s admiration for the school’s contributions to educational excellence, health, sustainability, and student development.

Key Provisions

  • The operative language: “The General Assembly hereby commend Hollin Meadows Elementary School on the occasion of its 60th anniversary;” followed by an instruction that the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Hollin Meadows Elementary School.
  • The resolution is wholly ceremonial; it does not create new policy, funding, or administrative requirements.
  • The document includes extensive background (WHEREAS clauses) detailing the school’s history and achievements, which inform the sentiment of the commendation.

Notable Historical and Programmatic Details (As Recited in the WHEREAS Clauses)

  • Established in 1965; serves historic Fairfax County neighborhoods including Gum Springs and Hollin Hills.
  • Characterized as a diverse, multicultural school with approximately 20 home languages represented among students and staff.
  • Early adopter milestones: one of Fairfax County’s first Science and Math Focus Schools (1994); among the first in the county to offer a full-day kindergarten program (1997).
  • Infrastructure and programs: extensive outdoor learning space; garden for student gardening and nutrition education; emphasis on physical fitness with additional recess; Get2Green sustainability integration.
  • Recognitions: visited in 2009 by First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in connection with the HealthierUS School Challenge; Intel School of Distinction Award for elementary mathematics (2011).
  • Collective effort: highlights the role of students, teachers, staff, families, PTA, and the broader school community.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Hollin Meadows Elementary School and its Fairfax County Public Schools community (students, families, staff, and PTA).
  • Secondary: The broader Commonwealth of Virginia, as a participant in ceremonial recognition of educational institutions and community contributions.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Senate action: Engrossed and agreed to by voice vote on February 19, 2025
  • House action: Agreed to by voice vote on February 20, 2025
  • Enrolled SJ401ER indicates the measure has completed the legislative process as a formal resolution of commendation.

Bottom Line

SJ401ER is a ceremonial resolution praising Hollin Meadows Elementary School for its 60-year history of academic and community impact, highlighting milestones and accolades while delegating ceremonial duties (presentation copy) to the Clerk. It reflects bipartisan appreciation for the school’s contributions to education, health, and sustainability within Fairfax County and the Commonwealth.

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

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