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SJ 349

Commending Jim Thompson.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia General Assembly commends Jim Thompson on retirement and notes he will continue part-time oversight of East River Mountain and Big Walker Mountain Tunnels via TOM, LLC.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ349ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 349

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 349 (SJ349ER) – Commending Jim Thompson

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution No. 349 (SJ349ER) is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution passed by the Virginia General Assembly in February 2025 to commend Jim Thompson on the occasion of his retirement from Thompson & Litton. The enrolled version notes that Thompson will continue to contribute to the Commonwealth in a part-time capacity overseeing two major tunnels through TOM, LLC.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize Jim Thompson’s four-plus decades of professional service and leadership within Thompson & Litton.
  • To express the General Assembly’s admiration for his career achievements and leadership.
  • To acknowledge his ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth through continued involvement with the East River Mountain Tunnel and the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel via TOM, LLC.

Key Provisions and Provisions in Content

  • The resolution provides biographical context, including:
    • Thompson joined Thompson & Litton in 1981 and held multiple leadership roles (construction contract administrator; vice president of project management; vice president of business development and marketing; director; owner; chair of the board of directors).
    • Since 1984, he managed the Tazewell office, serving as a mentor and leader.
    • He retired in 2025 as a senior project manager after more than four decades of service.
  • After retirement, Thompson is described as continuing to serve the Commonwealth part-time by overseeing the East River Mountain Tunnel and the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel through TOM, LLC.
  • The Operative clauses:
    • The General Assembly “hereby commend Jim Thompson on the occasion of his retirement.”
    • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Jim Thompson as an expression of admiration for his professional achievements.

Affected Parties

  • Jim Thompson: the honoree and retiree.
  • Thompson & Litton: the firm where Thompson spent his career.
  • TOM, LLC: the entity through which he will provide part-time continued oversight of the tunnels.
  • Commonwealth of Virginia: benefits from his ongoing public-spirited work post-retirement.
  • East River Mountain Tunnel and Big Walker Mountain Tunnel: projects highlighted in the resolution.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025
  • Engrossed by Senate: February 13, 2025; agreed to by Senate (voice vote)
  • Passed Senate and House as SJ349ER: February 19, 2025
  • Agreed to by House: February 17, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Enrolled: February 19, 2025
  • Patrons: Hackworth (Senate); Morefield (House)

Practical Impact

  • This is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no fiscal impact or legal changes.
  • It serves to honor Jim Thompson’s career and to publicly recognize his ongoing service to the state.

Notes

  • The text reflects standard “WHEREAS” background statements leading to the final “RESOLVED” commendation and a directive to the Clerk for presentation.

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

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