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SJ 433

Commending Renee Shi.

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

Virginia General Assembly commends Langley HS student Renee Shi for a 2025 YoungArts film award, honoring her artwork, advocacy, and school community; a copy will be presented.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ433ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 433

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 433 (SJ433ER) — Commending Renee Shi

Overview

SJ433ER is a ceremonial, non-binding concurrent resolution by the Virginia General Assembly congratulating and commending Renee Shi, a Langley High School student in Fairfax County, for receiving a 2025 YoungArts award in the film category. The resolution expresses admiration for her achievements, grants best wishes for her continued success, and directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize Renee Shi’s receipt of a 2025 YoungArts award in film.
  • Highlight her broader artistic talents and notable accomplishments (writing, drawing, animating, crocheting; two-time Scholastic Arts and Writing National Medalist).
  • Acknowledge the international recognition of her animated works and her advocacy for human rights and social justice through film and writing.
  • Celebrate the support of her teachers, family, and Langley High School community.
  • Provide an official expression of the General Assembly’s admiration and best wishes for her future success.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly commends Renee Shi for earning a 2025 YoungArts award in film from the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists.
  • It lists her talents and achievements, including multiple international film festival awards for animated films and her advocacy work.
  • It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Renee Shi.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Renee Shi and her family, Langley High School community, Fairfax County.
  • Secondary: General public and students who are inspired by her achievements; it serves as a broadcast of recognition from the state.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025; Bill number SJ433.
  • Patronage: Senators Boysko; Delegates Sullivan (House patron in the companion delegation).
  • House action: Agreed to by the House of Delegates by voice vote (February 20, 2025).
  • Senate action: Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote (February 19, 2025).
  • Enrolled: SJ433ER indicates the enrolled version as of February 2025, reflecting concurrence of both chambers.
  • Status: Passed both chambers and enrolled as of February 2025; ceremonial in nature.

Impact and Next Steps

  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are proposed.
  • The resolution is primarily a formal commendation; no regulatory or budgetary action is required.
  • A copy of the resolution will be presented to Renee Shi as a formal gesture of statewide recognition.

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

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