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This resolution, passed by the Virginia General Assembly, expresses sorrow at the passing of James Woodrow McGlothlin, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who significantly impacted Southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth. McGlothlin, who passed away on August 6, 2025, was a graduate of The College of William & Mary and its Law School, and later co-founded United Coal Company, which evolved into The United Company, a diversified global enterprise. He was recognized for his leadership in business, including overseeing the establishment of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Bristol, and for his extensive philanthropic efforts supporting education, arts, and healthcare, notably through his contributions to The College of William & Mary, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Mountain Mission School. The resolution directs the Clerk of the Senate to provide a copy of this tribute to his family as a gesture of respect.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ128