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SJ 304

Commending Scott McGeary.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bulova and 7 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution commends Scott McGeary on retirement after more than 25 years with Washington Gas; a symbolic tribute with no legal or fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · SJ 304

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 304 (SJ304) – Commending Scott McGeary

Overview

SJ304 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution introduced on January 24, 2025, intended to commend and express admiration for Scott McGeary upon his retirement from Washington Gas after more than 25 years of service. As a joint resolution, the measure is symbolic and does not create or modify law or impose new obligations or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize Scott McGeary’s career-long leadership and contributions to the Northern Virginia community, particularly in public policy, business associations, and civic organizations.
  • Acknowledge his service as director of state public policy for Washington Gas and his broader involvement in community, educational, and economic development activities.
  • Provide an official expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Key Provisions and Provisions/Changes

  • “Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring” that the General Assembly commends Scott McGeary on the occasion of his retirement.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to McGeary as an expression of admiration for his leadership and service.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose duties on state agencies, authorize expenditures, or create policy changes.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary individual: Scott McGeary, in recognition of his retirement.
  • The measure reflects the views of the General Assembly and is presented publicly to honor his achievements.
  • Involves the sponsoring and guiding legislators: Senators Reeves and Cifers; Delegates Bulova, Cordoza, Scott, P.A., Ward, Watts, and Webert as bill patrons.

Background on the Honoree

  • Longtime community leader in Northern Virginia.
  • Former director of state public policy for Washington Gas (appointed 1999; retirement noted in the resolution).
  • Education: George Washington University; George Mason University School of Law; Leadership Alexandria; Leadership Arlington.
  • Previous public and civic roles: Arlington County Republican Committee leadership, Arlington Electoral Board leadership positions, involvement with the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, Alexandria and Arlington Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis, Arlington County Civic Federation, and other regional organizations.
  • Recognized with multiple awards for professional service and advocacy, including honors from local Chambers of Commerce and Virginia Free.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: January 24, 2025 (25105042D).
  • Presented and laid on Clerk’s Desk: January 24, 2025.
  • Procedural actions: “Passed by for the day” on January 30, 2025.
  • Status: Failed to pass on February 22, 2025; no further action taken on that date.
  • Result: The resolution did not become law or establish policy; it serves as an official commendation that did not advance through the legislature.

Impact and Significance

  • Symbolic recognition only; no fiscal impact or legal changes.
  • Provides a formal platform to acknowledge McGeary’s contributions to public policy, business, and community development in Northern Virginia.

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

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