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SJ 430

Commending Mia Mortman.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 1 co-sponsor

The General Assembly commends McLean High School student Mia Mortman for earning a 2025 YoungArts award in classical voice, recognizing her talent, leadership, and arts impact.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ430ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 430

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 430 (SJ430ER) — Commending Mia Mortman

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution 430 (SJ430ER) is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Mia Mortman, a student at McLean High School, for receiving a 2025 YoungArts award in the category of classical voice from the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes for Mortman’s continued success and calls for the Clerk of the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to her.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge Mia Mortman’s achievement as a 2025 YoungArts award recipient in classical voice.
  • To celebrate Mortman’s musical talent, hard work, and leadership within her school community.
  • To convey the General Assembly’s support and encouragement for Mortman’s future endeavors in the arts.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution states that Mia Mortman is a McLean High School student who received a 2025 YoungArts award in classical voice from the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists.
  • It recounts Mortman’s development as an opera singer, including early love of opera, training with professional coaches, diction and linguistic fluency work, and performance opportunities (e.g., Boston University Tanglewood Institute and Interlochen Arts Camp).
  • Mortman’s school leadership roles are noted: president and student conductor of the McLean High School treble chorus, involvement with the Sing Unto God fellowship, director of Crisis Committees for Model United Nations, and officer in the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
  • The resolution credits Mortman’s achievements to her effort, teachers’ guidance, and family/community support.
  • The formal action: “That the General Assembly hereby commend Mia Mortman for receiving a 2025 YoungArts award,” followed by instructions for the Clerk to prepare a presentation copy.

Who/What is Affected

  • Mia Mortman (the honoree).
  • McLean High School community (acknowledged as part of Mortman’s support system and activities).
  • The General Assembly (acting through the Senate and House) issuing a ceremonial commendation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025.
  • Enrolled/Enrolled Version: SJ430ER (the enrolled version reflecting passage by both chambers).
  • Senate actions: Engrossed and agreed to by the Senate on February 19, 2025.
  • House actions: Agreed to by the House of Delegates on February 20, 2025.
  • Final status: Bill text as passed by both Senate and House (SJ430ER) dated March 3, 2025.

Fiscal/Administrative Impact

  • Non-binding, ceremonial resolution; no fiscal appropriation or regulatory changes.
  • Administrative action to print and present a copy to Mia Mortman.

Additional Notes

  • Patron: Senator Boysko; Delegate: Sullivan (House sponsor).
  • The resolution emphasizes Mortman’s artistic achievements, leadership, and community involvement as a model for student excellence.

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

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