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SJ 283

Commending Ross A. Mugler.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Creigh Deeds and 2 co-sponsors

Virginia General Assembly formally commends Ross A. Mugler on his retirement as Hampton's Commissioner of the Revenue after 32 years of public service; ceremonial tribute.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ283ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 283

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 283 (SJ283ER)

Overview

  • Bill: SJ283ER (Enrolled version) – Senate Joint Resolution commending Ross A. Mugler on his retirement as Hampton’s Commissioner of the Revenue.
  • Status: Passed by both chambers; enrolled. Agreed to by the Senate on January 23, 2025 and by the House of Delegates on January 27, 2025.
  • Introduced: January 17, 2025. Patrons: Locke, Deeds, and Jordan.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors Ross A. Mugler for his 32 years of public service as the City of Hampton’s Commissioner of the Revenue and publicly acknowledges his career achievements and contributions to Hampton and the Commonwealth.
  • It expresses the General Assembly’s high regard and extends best wishes for a joyful and fulfilling retirement.

Key Provisions

  • Official Commendation: The General Assembly “hereby commend Ross A. Mugler on the occasion of his retirement as the City of Hampton’s commissioner of the revenue.”
  • Formal Recognition: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ross A. Mugler as an expression of the General Assembly’s esteem.
  • Language Style: The resolution uses standard “WHEREAS” statements to summarize Mugler’s background, service, and accolades, followed by a formal “RESOLVED” clause.

Background on the Honoree (as presented in the resolution)

  • Career: Served as Hampton’s Commissioner of the Revenue for 32 years; retired December 31, 2024.
  • Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Master’s in Public Administration from Old Dominion University; accredited as a Master Commissioner of the Revenue by UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center.
  • Early Experience: Worked in the finance and marketing divisions at Newport News Shipbuilding (1985–1992) prior to becoming commissioner.
  • Community and Civic Involvement: Served on multiple boards, including the Thomas Nelson Community College Education Foundation, the Hampton Education Foundation, the Virginia Living Museum, and the Virginia Air and Space Science Center.
  • Leadership and Fundraising: As president of the Hampton Arts Foundation, led a $4 million fundraising campaign to expand the American Theatre in Hampton.
  • State and National Roles: Governor’s transition team member for Ralph Northam; Virginia 529 Board of Directors; Old Dominion University Board of Visitors (serving as rector); national involvement with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and as an advisor to U.S. Senator Mark Warner.
  • Awards: Recipient of the Sam T. Barfield Award of Excellence (2015) from the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Ross A. Mugler (recipient of the commendation).
  • Indirect: Hampton, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the broader public who benefit from Mugler’s public service legacy and leadership.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 17, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Engrossed January 23, 2025; Agreed to by Senate via voice vote January 23, 2025.
  • House actions: Received January 24, 2025; Laid on Speaker’s table January 24, 2025; Agreed to by House via voice vote January 27, 2025.
  • Enrolled: January 28, 2025.
  • Effect: Ceremonial, non-controversial resolution; does not create new laws or budgets.

Impact and Implications

  • This resolution constitutes formal ceremonial recognition by the Virginia General Assembly of Mugler’s long career and community contributions.
  • No fiscal appropriation or statutory change is implicated; primarily serves as a marked tribute and historical record of public service.

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

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