Commending Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard.
This Senate resolution honors Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard, a retired University of Virginia professor and legal scholar, on the occasion of his retirement after 60 years of service. The measure formally commends his distinguished career, which includes leading the effort to rewrite Virginia's constitution in 1971 and serving as a clerk for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The Senate will have a copy of this resolution presented to Howard as an official expression of its admiration for his contributions to constitutional law and public service.
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passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House of Delegates Passage
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Introduced May 13, 2024
Last action May 13, 2024
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May 13, 2024
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Bill text as passed Senate (SR608ER)
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May 13, 2024
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Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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May 13, 2024
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Creigh Deeds
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