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SJ 333

Commending veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Craig and 7 co-sponsors

The bill ceremonially commends the veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay for their community contributions, with no laws or funding.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ333ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 333

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 333 (SJ333ER)

Overview

SJ333 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution in the Virginia General Assembly that commends the veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. The enrolled version (SJ333ER) reflects passage by both chambers and includes identical substantive language to recognize and thank these veterans for their service and ongoing community contributions. The measure is not a law and does not create new mandates or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor and acknowledge the service, leadership, dedication, and resilience of the veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay.
  • Highlight the role these veterans play in Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth, including ongoing community engagement, intergenerational connection, and the sharing of lived experiences.
  • Express the General Assembly’s gratitude and admiration for their sacrifices and commitments as members of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution contains a series of “WHEREAS” statements outlining:
    • The sacrifice and bravery of U.S. military service members.
    • Virginia Beach as home to a significant veteran and active-duty population.
    • Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay as a supportive community for these veterans.
    • The diverse backgrounds and contributions of the residents.
    • The value of camaraderie, mentorship, and intergenerational storytelling.
  • The core operative clause: The General Assembly commends the veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay for their contributions to the local community, the Commonwealth, and the nation.
  • A directive that the Clerk of the Senate prepares a copy of the resolution for presentation to the veteran residents as an expression of gratitude and admiration.
  • The language appears in both the Senate version (SJ333) and the enrolled version (SJ333ER), with identical substance.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach.
  • Secondary: The local community in Virginia Beach, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the general public that benefits from veterans’ leadership and service legacies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 3, 2025.
  • Status: Enrolled and text passed by both chambers (SJ333ER) as of February 11, 2025.
  • Key procedural milestones:
    • February 3, 2025: Presented and laid on Clerk’s desk.
    • February 6, 2025: Engrossed by Senate; agreed to by Senate (voice vote).
    • February 10, 2025: Agreed to by House of Delegates (voice vote).
    • February 11, 2025: Enrolled and transmitted as SJ333ER (bill text as passed Senate and House).
  • Patrons include: DeSteph, Craig, Diggs, Jordan, Locke, Lucas, Rouse, and Williams Graves.

Impact and Takeaway

  • This is a symbolic, ceremonial recognition, with no new laws, regulations, or funding.
  • It publicly honors a specific group of veterans and can serve to elevate awareness of veterans’ contributions in the Virginia Beach community.
  • The resolution solidifies bipartisan acknowledgement of the value veterans bring to society and underscores intergenerational respect and civic engagement.

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

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