Celebrating the life of Melvin Eugene Walker.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Melvin Eugene Walker, a longtime owner of Mel's Cafe in Charlottesville who passed away in May 2024. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to the community, including his dedication to serving diverse customers, his charitable donations, and his role in supporting local employment and entrepreneurship. It directs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Walker's family as a gesture of respect from the Senate of Virginia.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 17, 2024
Last action Jun 18, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Jun 18, 2024
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Bill text as passed Senate (SR618ER)
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Jun 17, 2024
Introduced
Presented 24200198D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Creigh Deeds
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