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SJ 289

Commending So Lim.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bulova and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial resolution commends So Lim for three-term Fairfax City Council service and community leadership; no new laws or budget impact.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ289ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 289

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 289 (SJ289) – Commending So Lim

Purpose and intent

SJ289 is a ceremonial resolution commending So Lim as she concludes her tenure on the Fairfax City Council. The bill recognizes her community leadership, service, and contributions to Fairfax City and the Commonwealth, and expresses admiration and best wishes for her future endeavors. It does not create or modify law or public policy and carries no fiscal impact.

Key provisions and content

  • The resolution details So Lim’s background and service, including:
    • Residence in Fairfax City since 2001 and ownership/operator of Lim's Insurance Agency (Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company licensed agency).
    • Recognitions and awards for providing insurance and financial services.
    • Contributions to George Mason University (GMU), including service on the GMU College of Visual and Performing Arts board and membership on the President’s Advisory Council for GMU Korea.
    • Leadership roles with the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (U.S. chapter president) and the Korean American Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area (president), highlighting work with communities and refugee assistance.
    • Three-term service on the Fairfax City Council, emphasizing commitment to community well-being.
  • The resolution states that the General Assembly commends So Lim for her contributions to Fairfax City and the Commonwealth and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.
  • Administrative directive: The Clerk of the Senate is to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to So Lim.

Who is affected

  • Primary recipient: So Lim (as the individual being commended).
  • Fairfax City community and related organizations referenced in the resolution may receive formal recognition.
  • No regulatory or policy changes affect government operations, budgets, or the public.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 20, 2025.
  • Senate actions:
    • Engrossed by Senate: January 23, 2025.
    • Agreed to by Senate: January 23, 2025 (voice vote).
  • House actions:
    • Laid on Speaker’s table: January 24, 2025.
    • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: January 27, 2025 (voice vote).
  • Enrolled version (SJ289ER) reflects passage by both chambers:
    • Enrolled: January 28, 2025.
    • Status: Bill text as passed by both Senate and House (SJ289ER).

Impact and conclusions

  • This is a ceremonial, non-substantive resolution. It serves to publicly acknowledge So Lim’s community leadership and service.
  • There are no new statutes, regulatory changes, or fiscal implications resulting from SJ289.
  • The resolution stands as an official expression of admiration from the General Assembly and is typically presented to the honoree.

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

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