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SJ 301

Commending Karen Evans Schwartzkopf.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Schuyler VanValkenburg

Virginia's General Assembly commends Karen Evans Schwartzkopf on retirement as Richmond Family Magazine's managing editor, recognizing her leadership and impact on 100,000+ families.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ301ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 301

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 301 (SJ301ER) — Commending Karen Evans Schwartzkopf

Overview

SJ301ER is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution that commends Karen Evans Schwartzkopf on the occasion of her retirement as managing editor of Richmond Family Magazine. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for her service and best wishes for her future endeavors. It does not create or modify law or authorize expenditures.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor Karen Evans Schwartzkopf for her contributions as a writer, editor, and creator.
  • Acknowledge her leadership in guiding Richmond Family Magazine and her impact on the Richmond community.
  • Celebrate her mentorship of aspiring writers and her role in promoting editorial excellence.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Karen Evans Schwartzkopf on retirement as managing editor of Richmond Family Magazine.
  • Recognition of her educational background (Bachelor’s degree in professional writing from Wheeling Jesuit College) and previous roles (PR coordinator for Heilig-Meyers; managing editor of All About Kids Magazine).
  • Description of her and her husband Scott Schwartzkopf’s tenure at Richmond Family Magazine since August 2009, including its growth to:
    • Distribution at more than 850 locations in Central Virginia.
    • Reaching more than 100,000 families.
  • Note of her impact in broad editorial topics (health and wellness, community events, travel, food, crafts, local history) and her mentorship of many writers.
  • Procedural element: The Clerk of the Senate is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for presentation to Karen Evans Schwartzkopf.

Who Is Affected

  • Karen Evans Schwartzkopf (the primary honoree).
  • Richmond Family Magazine and its broader community audience (indirectly, through recognition of its leadership and impact).
  • The General Assembly and the Commonwealth of Virginia as the recognizing body.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025 (SJ301).
  • Senate action: Engrossed January 30, 2025; agreed to by the Senate by voice vote on January 30, 2025.
  • House action: Agreed to by the House of Delegates by voice vote on February 3, 2025.
  • Enrolled status: SJ301ER indicates enrollment after both chambers’ approval.
  • Official record: Version content shows identical substantive language in both the Senate and House resolutions.

Additional Context

  • Patron: Senator VanValkenburg.
  • The resolution was prepared to be presented to Schwartzkopf as an expression of admiration and best wishes.
  • No fiscal impact or legislative changes accompany this ceremonial resolution; its effect is formal recognition and commendation.

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