Bill
SJ 436
Commends John Ulfelder for decades of public service and leadership in Fairfax County, especially his retirement from the Dranesville District Planning Commission.
Overview
- Bill type and title: Senate Joint Resolution recognizing and commending John Ulfelder upon his retirement from the Fairfax County Planning Commission.
- Status: Enrolled (SJ436ER) after passing both chambers.
- Introduced: February 17, 2025
- Sponsorship: Patron — Senator Boysko
- Key dates:
- Engrossed in the Senate: February 19, 2025
- Agreed to by the Senate: February 19, 2025
- Agreed to by the House of Delegates: February 20, 2025
- Enrolled (final enrolled text): March 3, 2025
Purpose and Intent
- The resolution formally commends John Ulfelder for his long-standing public service and contributions to Fairfax County, particularly his retirement as the Dranesville District representative on the Fairfax County Planning Commission in 2024.
- It expresses admiration for his career and community leadership and provides a ceremonial vehicle to acknowledge his impact on the county and commonwealth.
Key Provisions
- The primary provision is a formal expression of commendation:
- Recognizes Ulfelder’s public service history, including roles in local planning and community organizations.
- Commends his work with the Fairfax County Planning Commission, including service as parliamentarian.
- Highlights leadership roles with the Dranesville District Area Plan Review Task Forces (including as chair in 2004 and 2008) and his prior service with the Great Falls Citizens Association.
- Acknowledges board service with multiple local organizations (e.g., Inova Healthy Foundation, Northern Virginia Regional Park Foundation, Great Falls Heritage, Inc., Nature Conservancy (Virginia chapter), WETA, McLean Orchestra, McLean Project for the Arts).
- Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Ulfelder.
Who Is Affected
- Honoree: John Ulfelder (retired Fairfax County Planning Commissioner, Dranesville District)
- General public and Fairfax County community benefit from formal recognition of civic contributions.
Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- This is a ceremonial resolution with no fiscal impact or regulatory changes.
- Enacted through the standard legislative congruence process: introduction, passage in both chambers, and enrollment as SJ436ER.
- Enrolled version confirms the final text as agreed by both chambers and presented to the Clerk for filing.
Enrolled Version Details
- SJ436ER (Enrolled) reflects the final, collectible form of the resolution, incorporating the content presented in both chambers.
- The text emphasizes a commemorative tribute to Ulfelder’s service and legacy within Fairfax County and the Commonwealth.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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