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SR 259

Commending the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 35 co-sponsors

Ceremonially adjourn the Senate in memory of Jerry Keith McPeek Sr., expressing sympathy to his family and delivering a copy of the resolution to them.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR259ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 259

Summary — SR 259: A Resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jerry Keith McPeek Sr.

Status: Adopted (Read & adopted; Reported enrolled)
Introduced: March 11, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (memorial)
Subject: Memorials
Primary sponsors (as provided): Randal Mangham; Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Purpose / Intent

SR 259 is a ceremonial Senate resolution to honor the life and memory of Jerry Keith McPeek Sr. and to direct a formal adjournment of the Senate in his honor. The resolution records biographical details, expresses the Senate’s sympathy to his family and community, and directs transmission of a copy of the resolution to the family.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Expresses the Senate’s “most profound sympathy” on the passing of Jerry Keith McPeek Sr. and extends condolences to his family, friends, and community.
  • Section 2: Provides that when the Senate adjourns on the day the resolution is adopted, it will do so in honor and loving memory of Jerry Keith McPeek Sr.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Phillip Wheeler for delivery to Mr. McPeek’s family.

The resolution text includes personal and family information about Mr. McPeek (born March 27, 1938; deceased February 21, 2025), lists surviving relatives, and affirms he was “a friend to all and loved by many.”

Who is affected

  • Primary: The family and friends of Jerry Keith McPeek Sr., who receive an official expression of condolence from the Senate.
  • Secondary: Senate membership and staff insofar as the chamber’s adjournment is ceremonially held in his honor.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Received by the Secretary of the Senate: March 11, 2025 (per provided metadata).
  • Floor and committee activity listed in the record includes introduction and movement to the Senate floor in late March 2025 and several entries indicating adoption and filing through April–June 2025.
  • Official actions recorded include “Read & adopted,” “Vote recorded in Journal,” and “Reported enrolled.” The summary status is Adopted.

Fiscal and legal effect

  • SR 259 is purely honorary and ceremonial. It does not create rights, duties, or entitlements, nor does it have a fiscal impact on state funds.

Notes

  • The resolution directs a formal adjournment in Mr. McPeek’s memory and the delivery of an official copy of the adopted resolution to his family via Senator Phillip Wheeler.
  • Such resolutions are customary for commemorating the lives of private citizens or public figures and serve as an official record of the legislative body’s condolences.

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

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