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Introduced
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Celebrating the life of the Honorable Jerrauld C. Jones.
AI Summary
This resolution, passed by the Senate of Virginia, expresses profound sadness at the passing of the Honorable Jerrauld C. Jones on May 31, 2025. The resolution highlights his distinguished career as a public servant, noting his service as a representative for Norfolk in the House of Delegates for 15 years, where he championed legislation and contributed his expertise to committees. It also acknowledges his significant judicial career, including his roles as director of the Department of Juvenile Justice, judge of the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and finally, as a judge on the Norfolk Circuit Court until his retirement in 2024. The resolution further commemorates his courage in integrating Ingleside Elementary School, his passion for music, his legal education at Washington and Lee University School of Law, and his impactful speech regarding the Confederate flag on license plates. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the Senate to present a copy of this resolution to his family as a token of respect for his memory.
Sponsors (40)
Creigh Deeds (D)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Lamont Bagby (D),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
Jennifer Carroll Foy (D),
Luther Cifers (R),
Bill DeSteph (R),
J.D. Diggs (R),
Tara Durant (R),
Barbara Favola (D),
Timmy French (R),
Travis Hackworth (R),
Chris Head (R),
Michael Jones (D),
Emily Jordan (R),
Mamie Locke (D),
Louise Lucas (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Ryan McDougle (R),
Jeremy McPike (D),
Christie New Craig (R),
Mark Obenshain (R),
Mark Peake (R),
Stella Pekarsky (D),
Russet Perry (D),
Todd Pillion (R),
Bryce Reeves (R),
Danica Roem (D),
Aaron Rouse (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Kannan Srinivasan (D),
William Stanley (R),
Richard Stuart (R),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
David Suetterlein (R),
Scott Surovell (D),
Schuyler VanValkenburg (D),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate (SR97ER) (on 03/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR97 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR97/text/SR97ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR97/text/SR97 |
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