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SJ 298

Commending Peace Camp at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Barbara Favola

Commends Peace Camp at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington for nearly 30 years of peace-building youth service; Clerk to prepare and present a copy of the resolution.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ298ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 298

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 298 (SJ298ER)

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution 298 (SJ298ER) is a ceremonial, nonbinding expression by the Virginia General Assembly commending Peace Camp at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. The resolution recognizes the camp’s long-standing service to youth in Northern Virginia and requests the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation to the organization.

  • Bill type: Nonbinding joint resolution (commendation)
  • Sponsor: Patron Favola
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Status: Enrolled; bill text as passed by both the Senate and the House (SJ298ER)

Purpose and Scope

  • To formally commend Peace Camp at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington for nearly three decades of service to youth.
  • To acknowledge the camp’s mission of peace-building, intergenerational and multicultural participation, and its collaborative relationship with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington.

Background and Context

  • Peace Camp was established in 1997 by Little Friends for Peace in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington.
  • The program emphasizes nonviolence, respect for the worth and dignity of every individual, and community involvement.
  • The church provides space for camp activities and offers scholarships to expand access.
  • The camp serves more than 60 campers aged 5 to 18 each summer for two weeks.
  • Little Friends for Peace trains teen counselors and adult leaders to address conflicts peacefully through engaging lessons and activities.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly commends Peace Camp at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington for its years of service to young people in Northern Virginia.
  • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Peace Camp as an expression of admiration for the organization’s mission.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Primary: Peace Camp participants, counselors, staff, and volunteers.
  • Secondary: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Little Friends for Peace, families and youth in the Northern Virginia community.
  • Broad impact: Raises public visibility and formal recognition of the camp’s peace-building work and community contributions.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Senate actions: Engrossed January 30, 2025; agreed to by the Senate by voice vote (January 30, 2025)
  • House actions: Agreed to by the House of Delegates by voice vote (February 3, 2025)
  • Enrolled: February 4, 2025 (SJ298ER), reflecting passage by both chambers

Fiscal and Legal Note

  • There are no appropriations or statutory changes attached to this resolution.
  • As a ceremonial joint resolution, it does not change existing law or create new legal obligations.

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal, public commendation that may enhance community awareness and support for Peace Camp.
  • Signals bipartisan or broadlegislative recognition of community-based peace education initiatives.
  • No direct regulatory or financial impact, beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

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

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