Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Virginia Senate Bill SJR95

Introduced
2/10/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Enrolled
2/16/26  

Caption

Celebrating the life of James Patrick Guy II.

Impact

The resolution recognizes Guy's extensive career advocating for rural electric cooperatives, showcasing his commitment to legal professionalism and public service. It emphasizes the importance of integrity, mentorship, and leadership within the legal profession, aiming to inspire future generations of lawyers to uphold these values. The resolution seeks to solidify his legacy as a figure of respect and admiration, reflecting the high ideals he represented throughout his life.

Summary

SJR95 is a Senate Joint Resolution presented to honor the life and legacy of James Patrick Guy II, a respected attorney and leader in Virginia's electric cooperative community. The bill commemorates his contributions both professionally and personally, noting his role as a president of the Virginia Bar Association and his dedication to the service of others within the legal field. It acknowledges his impact on the community and his global perspective shaped by his experiences across various locations in the United States and Europe.

Contention

While the resolution is largely celebratory and serves as a tribute, it does also highlight the broader implications of community service and professional integrity in the law field. The resolution connects to themes of loss and remembrance while also promoting the values that Guy embodied, potentially invoking discussions on how the legal community can honor such figures through continued service and leadership within their practices.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA HJR459

Celebrating the life of James Stuart Weston, MD.

VA HR463

Celebrating the life of Kathy Nerangis.

VA SJR265

Celebrating the life of John Andrew Brown.

VA SR188

Celebrating the life of John Wilder McMillan, Jr.

VA SR191

Celebrating the life of Malcolm Tecumseh Custalow, Jr.

VA SR189

Celebrating the life of Robert Douglas Wright.

VA HR456

Celebrating the life of Michael David Killian.

VA SR190

Celebrating the life of Charlotte Hall Hutt.

VA HR461

Commending the James Wood High School volleyball team.

VA SJR257

Celebrating the life of Dorothy Belle Scates Langmack.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.