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SJ 297

Commending the Rotary Club of Woodstock.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Timmy French and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial Virginia General Assembly resolution commends the Rotary Club of Woodstock for 100 years of service, with no fiscal impact.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ297ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 297

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 297 (SJ297ER)

Overview

  • Bill: SJ297ER (Senate Joint Resolution No. 297, enrolled)
  • Title: Commending the Rotary Club of Woodstock
  • Purpose: Ceremonial recognition by the Virginia General Assembly of the Rotary Club of Woodstock on its 100th anniversary (founded February 20, 1925)
  • Status: Enrolled; passed both chambers
    • Agreed to by the Senate: January 23, 2025
    • Agreed to by the House of Delegates: January 27, 2025
    • Enrolled and presented as the enrolled resolution: January 28, 2025
  • Introduced: January 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses formal commendation and admiration for the Rotary Club of Woodstock and highlights the organization’s century-long contributions to the Woodstock community and the broader Commonwealth.
  • It recognizes the club’s longstanding service, charitable activities, and impact on education, health, and community welfare.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriation. It does not create new laws, grant funding, or impose regulatory requirements.
  • The core action is a formal statement of commendation by both the Senate and the House of Delegates, acknowledging the club’s 100-year legacy and presenting a copy of the resolution to the Rotary Club of Woodstock.

Background and Highlights of the Rotary Club of Woodstock (as cited in the resolution)

  • Charter: Rotary International chartered the club on February 20, 1925.
  • Education and Scholarships: The club has provided more than $270,000 in scholarships to help high school graduates pursue higher education and career goals.
  • Youth Leadership: Sponsors a Rotary Interact Club at Central High School to teach leadership and the Rotary motto “Service above Self.”
  • Community Development: Supported Woodstock Recreational Park (the original town park), contributing funding and hundreds of volunteer hours; the park is named after former Woodstock mayor and Rotarian W.O. Riley.
  • Santa Express: Organizes a major annual charity event delivering clothing, food, and toys to hundreds of local residents on Christmas Eve.
  • Local Impact: Supported various educational and athletic programs in local schools, aided the establishment of Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, and contributed to numerous local charities.
  • Global Health: Participates in Rotarian efforts aimed at eradicating polio worldwide.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Rotary Club of Woodstock (recognition is conferred by the General Assembly)
  • Secondary: Woodstock community and local institutions benefited by the club’s programs and services
  • Legislative impact: No fiscal or regulatory changes; ceremonial acknowledgment by state government

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 21, 2025
  • Engrossed in Senate: January 23, 2025
  • Senate approval: January 23, 2025
  • House approval: January 27, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Enrolled: January 28, 2025
  • Effective status: Ceremonial resolution; non-binding recognition

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • No fiscal impact or appropriations are associated with SJ297ER.
  • The resolution serves as formal recognition for the Rotary Club of Woodstock’s century of service.

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

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