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HJ 715

Commending Paul M. Platt.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth and 3 co-sponsors

Virginia General Assembly commends Paul M. Platt for 60 years at Mountain Mission School, honoring his service to students, families, and Grundy community.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ715ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 715

Summary of House Joint Resolution 715 (HJ715ER): Commending Paul M. Platt

Purpose and Intent

  • HJ715ER is a commemorative joint resolution recognizing and commending Paul M. Platt for 60 years of_service as an employee of Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia.
  • The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for his contributions to education, students’ well-being, and the Grundy community, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Mr. Platt.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution consists of a formal set of “Whereas” statements detailing Mr. Platt’s life, education, and career, establishing the basis for the commendation.
  • Biographical highlights (as summarized in the recitals):
    • 60-year tenure at Mountain Mission School.
    • Born to a preacher’s family; educated in multiple states; high school graduate from North Dallas High School (Dallas, Texas, 1962).
    • Bachelor's degree from Dallas Christian College; early service as janitor and church secretary; began ministry work at several churches.
    • Joined Mountain Mission School in 1965, alongside his wife Jennie.
    • Pursued extension studies at institutions including Pikeville College (now University of Pikeville), University of Virginia, Radford University, and Southwest Virginia Community College.
    • Earned a Master’s degree in Education from Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) in 1982.
    • Noted for supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
  • The resolution states, in essence, that Paul M. Platt be commended on the occasion of his 60th anniversary with Mountain Mission School.
  • Administrative action: The Clerk of the House is instructed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Paul M. Platt.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary recipient: Paul M. Platt.
  • Acknowledgment by the Virginia General Assembly, reflecting positively on Mountain Mission School, Grundy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the broader educational community.
  • Administrative action affecting the official record and ceremonial presentation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025.
  • Engrossed by House: February 18, 2025; agreed to by House by voice vote (same day).
  • Received by Senate: February 19, 2025; laid on Clerk’s Desk.
  • Agreed to by Senate: February 20, 2025 (voice vote).
  • Enrolled and final form: HJ715ER; bill text as passed by both chambers dated and referenced as of March 24, 2025.
  • Patrons: House (O’Quinn and Morefield); Senate (Hackworth and Pillion).

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • No substantive policy changes, mandates, or fiscal expenditures are specified.
  • Primarily a ceremonial recognition with an official record of commendation and the presentation of the resolution to Mr. Platt.

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

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