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HJ 753

Commending Ken Luersen.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danica Roem and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia General Assembly commends Ken Luersen for retirement as Haymarket mayor (2020-2024) via ceremonial HJ753ER, recognizing public service and best wishes for the future.

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Bill Summary · HJ 753

Summary of House Joint Resolution No. 753 (HJ753ER): Commending Ken Luersen

Overview

HJ753ER is a ceremonial joint resolution in the 2025 Virginia General Assembly that commends Ken Luersen on the occasion of his retirement as mayor of the Town of Haymarket. It recognizes his public service, community involvement, professional background, and personal life. The resolution passed both chambers and was enrolled as HJ753ER.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly acknowledge and commend Ken Luersen for his service as mayor of Haymarket (2020–2024) and for his broader contributions to the town.
  • Express the General Assembly’s high regard for his leadership, dedication to residents, and promotion of Haymarket’s prosperity and quality of life.
  • Provide a formal commemorative record and convey best wishes for his future endeavors.

Background on the Honoree

  • Residency and Local Involvement: Resident of Haymarket since 2001; long-time member and former chair of the Town of Haymarket Architectural Review Board (ARB), contributing to the preservation of historic buildings and places.
  • Public Service: Elected mayor in November 2020 and served as chief elected official until November 2024.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Master’s degree in Information Technology from Virginia Tech.
  • Professional Experience: More than 35 years in the IT industry; over the past two decades, project manager for AT&T Government Solutions, leading IT development and federal contracts.
  • Personal Life: Married to Suzi Luersen for 25 years with two sons, Donovan and Brandon.

Key Provisions

  • Resolution language: The General Assembly “commends Ken Luersen on the occasion of his retirement as mayor of the Town of Haymarket.”
  • Formal gesture: The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Luersen as an expression of high regard and best wishes.

Legislative Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • House actions: Engrossed February 18, 2025; agreed to by the House (voice vote) February 18, 2025
  • Senate actions: Agreed to by the Senate (voice vote) February 20, 2025
  • Enrolled: February 19, 2025; Final enrolled form identified as HJ753ER
  • Overall status: Passed both chambers and enrolled as a joint resolution (commemorative).

Impact and Implications

  • Fiscal Impact: Likely negligible or none, as a ceremonial resolution with no new mandates or funding.
  • Beneficiaries: Ken Luersen, the Town of Haymarket, and Virginia residents who value public service recognition; may serve as a historical record of local leadership.
  • Practical Effect: Formal congressional/legislative commendation; may be used in local commemorations or for personal accolades.

Notable Details

  • Patronage: Thomas (House) and Senator Roem (Senate)
  • Official designation: HJ753ER, “Commending Ken Luersen”
  • Dates of record: Introduced 2/17/2025; Enrolled 2/19/2025; Agreed by House 2/18/2025; Agreed by Senate 2/20/2025; Final enrolled 3/24/2025 in the action log.

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

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