Sen. Creigh Deeds

Maddy summaryHJ 597 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Charles C. Pace, a deceased individual. It formally recognizes his life and contributions through a joint resolution passed by both the House and Senate. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, programs, or people; it serves solely as a commemorative gesture. The bill was enacted without any substantive legislative changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 591 is a ceremonial resolution commending Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles for his athletic achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it serves only as a formal expression of praise. The resolution passed both chambers with voice votes in February 2025 and was signed into law. This type of resolution is common for recognizing notable individuals but has no legal or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHJ 607 is a ceremonial resolution commending Thomas Heilman for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or individuals. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House (February 10) and Senate (February 13) with voice votes and was formally adopted on March 20, 2025. As a non-binding expression of appreciation, it has no practical impact beyond the formal recognition.

Maddy summaryHJ 598 is a ceremonial resolution commending Colette Sheehy for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or programs. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate (by voice vote) and now formally recognizes Sheehy's service. This type of resolution is purely symbolic and has no legal effect.

Maddy summaryHJ 603 is a ceremonial resolution commending the University of Virginia-affiliated athletes who competed for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It directly honors these specific Olympians through a symbolic legislative expression of recognition. The bill has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal statement of appreciation from the legislature. This procedural resolution passed both chambers unanimously by voice vote in early 2025.

Maddy summaryHJ 580 is a non-binding resolution commending Ross A. Mugler for his contributions. It does not create any policy changes or affect specific groups, as it is a ceremonial recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes in February 2025. This type of bill serves only to honor an individual without legal or financial implications.

Maddy summaryHJ 584 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Golden Bethune-Hill, recognizing her contributions to the community. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. The resolution was passed unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2025, and formally adopted by the legislature. As a ceremonial measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHJ 559 is a non-binding resolution honoring William David Dolan III. It expresses legislative recognition of his life and contributions without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate as a ceremonial gesture, with no direct impact on constituents or government operations. This type of resolution serves only to commemorate an individual and has no practical effect beyond symbolic acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHJ 537 is a ceremonial resolution commending Elizabeth S. Kostelny for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a formal expression of recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed both the House and Senate by voice vote in early 2025. As a procedural measure, it has no practical impact beyond acknowledging an individual's service.

Maddy summaryHJ 533 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Stella Dikos, a deceased individual. It does not create policy changes or affect any group; it simply expresses the legislature's recognition of her life. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in early 2025 and was enrolled as a formal legislative expression of commemoration.