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SJ 295

Commending M'lissa Dunn.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Richard Stuart

Ceremonial resolution commends M'lissa Dunn for being named 2024 Virginia Quality Dealer and for her community leadership; no policy changes or funding.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ295ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 295

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 295 (SJ295ER) — Commending M'lissa Dunn

Overview

  • Bill type: Senate Joint Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Title: Commending M'lissa Dunn
  • Status: Enrolled version (SJ295ER); bill text as passed by both the Senate and the House
  • Introduced: January 20, 2025
  • Purpose: To commend M'lissa Dunn for being named the 2024 Virginia Quality Dealer by the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association and to recognize her contributions as a small business owner and community leader.

What the bill does

  • The resolution states that the General Assembly commends M'lissa Dunn on the occasion of her selection as the 2024 Virginia Quality Dealer.
  • It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to M'lissa Dunn as a expression of admiration for her achievements and service to the residents of Kilmarnock and the surrounding region.
  • It does not enact statutory changes or authorize expenditures; it is ceremonial in nature.

Background on the honoree

  • Role and business: Co-founder of Dunn-Rite Auto Group in Kilmarnock.
  • Career path: Previously worked as a paralegal; her husband started an automobile repair business.
  • Business growth: The couple started Randy’s Dunn-Rite Automotive, expanded into sales, and rebranded as Dunn-Rite Auto Group; the business has a strong customer loyalty base, with more than half of customers being repeat customers and several longtime employees (mechanics) remaining with the business for 15+ years.
  • Community involvement: Active support for organizations such as Northumberland County Little League, Chesapeake Academy, the Special Olympics, and local law-enforcement agencies.
  • Industry leadership: Serves as vice president of District 2 for the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association; appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: M'lissa Dunn
  • Dunn-Rite Auto Group and its employees
  • The residents of Kilmarnock and the surrounding region, recognized for the business's community involvement

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 20, 2025
  • Engrossed in Senate: January 23, 2025; agreed to by the Senate (voice vote)
  • Agreed to by House: January 27, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Enrolled: January 28, 2025; SJ295ER reflects the enrolled version
  • Legislative actions confirm the ceremonial purpose and no fiscal impact or policy changes

Key takeaway

SJ295ER is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending M'lissa Dunn for her recognition as the 2024 Virginia Quality Dealer and for her contributions to her business community and broader region. It conveys admiration from the General Assembly and establishes a formal acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or spending.

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

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