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SJ 424

Commending Virginia Banton.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution commends Virginia Banton for winning the 2024 Fairfax County Student Peace Award and highlights her leadership with South Lakes Best Buddies to promote inclusive, pe

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Bill Summary · SJ 424

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 424 (SJ424ER) — Commending Virginia Banton

Overview

SJ424ER is a ceremonial, non-substantive resolution that commends Virginia Banton for receiving a 2024 Student Peace Award of Fairfax County. The measure is a formal expression of appreciation from the General Assembly and does not enact law or appropriate funds.

  • Bill type: Senate Joint Resolution (concurrent resolution)
  • Status: Enrolled as SJ424ER after passage by both chambers (Senate and House)
  • Introduced: February 17, 2025
  • Patrons: Senator Boysko; Delegate Keys-Gamarra
  • Key timing: Presented Feb 17, engrossed Feb 19, agreed to by Senate Feb 19, agreed to by House Feb 20, enrolled Feb 20

Purpose and Intent

The resolution recognizes the achievements and community impact of Virginia Banton, a student at South Lakes High School in Fairfax County, for receiving the 2024 Student Peace Award of Fairfax County. The award, established in 2006, annually honors one high school junior, one high school senior, or a student group within Fairfax County public high schools that works to promote peace in the community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition of Virginia Banton: Accepts and commends her for receiving the 2024 Student Peace Award of Fairfax County.
  • Description of Award’s Purpose: Acknowledges that the Student Peace Awards honor efforts to promote peace at Fairfax County public high schools.
  • Banton’s Role and Impact: Highlights her leadership as president of the South Lakes Best Buddies Club, which supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering social connections and collaboration, reducing bullying, and promoting inclusive, amicable school relationships.
  • Public Acknowledgment: The General Assembly states its high regard for Banton’s contributions to Fairfax County and the Commonwealth.
  • Implementation Clause: The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Virginia Banton as the expression of the General Assembly’s esteem.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Virginia Banton (South Lakes High School)
  • Educational community: South Lakes High School, Fairfax County Public Schools, and participants in the South Lakes Best Buddies Club
  • Constituencies: Fairfax County residents and the broader Commonwealth of Virginia, as the measure publicly recognizes student contributions to peace and community well-being

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: Feb 17, 2025
  • Engrossed in Senate: Feb 19, 2025 (SENATE action by voice vote)
  • Agreed to by Senate: Feb 19, 2025
  • Agreed to by House: Feb 20, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Enrolled: Feb 20, 2025 (SJ424ER)
  • Effective status: Ceremonial; no policy changes or fiscal obligations

Fiscal Impact

  • The resolution contains no appropriation or statutory changes. As a ceremonial recognition, it generally has no fiscal impact.

Notes

  • The resolution reflects standard language used to recognize individuals for notable contributions to peace and community well-being and does not alter existing law or policy.

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

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