Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HJ 449 — Commending Bob Brown.

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Summary

Commending Bob Brown.

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45 added · 61 removed

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The revised version of Bill HJ 449 now includes additional lines that highlight Bob Brown's accomplishments and experiences as a photographer and musician. These additions provide a more comprehensive view of his career, including his journey from art school to becoming a key photojournalist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, where he covered significant events over five decades. This matters because it acknowledges not only his professional contributions to journalism but also his personal passions, creating a richer tribute to his legacy.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 22107632D I HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
449 Offered March 8, 2022 N Commending Bob Brown.
449 E Commending Bob Brown.
T Patrons––McQuinn, Bourne, Carr, Gilbert, Adams, D.M., Adams, L.R., Anderson, Austin, Avoli, BagRy, Ballard, Batten, Bell, Bennett-Parker, Bloxom, Brewer, Bulova, Byron, Campbell, J.L., Campbell, R.R., Cherry, Clark, Cordoza, Coyner, Davis, Delaney, Edmunds, Fariss, Filler-Corn, Fowler, Freitas, Glass, Gooditis, Greenhalgh, Head, Herring, Hodges, Hope, Hudson, Jenkins, Keam, Kilgore, KnDght, Kory, Krizek, LaRock, Leftwich, Lopez, March, Marshall, McNamara, Morefield, Mullin, Mundon King, Murphy, O'Quinn, Orrock, Plum, Price, Ransone, Rasoul, Reid, Robinson, Roem, Runion, U Scott, D.L., Scott, P.A., Sewell, Shin, Sickles, Simon, Subramanyam, Sullivan, Tata, Taylor,CTorian, Tran, VanValkenburg, Wachsmann, Walker, Wampler, Ward, Ware, Watts, Webert, Wiley, Willett, Williams, Wilt, Wright and Wyatt –––––––––– E Unanimous consent to introduce D –––––––––– WHEREAS, Bob Brown, a senior photographer with the Richmond Times-Dispatch will retire in March 2022 after a distinguished 54-year career in photojournalism;
N R AgreedAgreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2022, 2022 O WHEREAS, Bob Brown, a senior photographer with the Richmond Times-Dispatch will retire in L March 2022 after a distinguished 54-year career in photojournalism;
and WHEREAS, growing up in the Shenandoah Valley, Bob Brown developed a passion for exploration and the beauty of the natural world from a young age;
and L and the beauty of the natural world from a young age;
he was a talented vocalist in his youth, singing in his church choir, as a member of the all-state chorus, and later in a barbershop chorus, The VirWHEREAS, Bob Brown attended art school at what is now Virginia Commonwealth University, but changed majors in his second year after discovering his passion and talent for photography;
he was a talented vocalist in his youth, singing E in his church choir, as a member of the all-state chorus, and later in a barbershop chorus, The Virginians;
andJ WHEREAS, after graduation, Bob Brown was hired by WRVA-TV as a film editor, and during his 4 10 years in television, he made occasional appearances on "The Sailor Bob Show" and further honed his musical talents by writing and recording jingles for commercials;
and D WHEREAS, Bob Brown attended art school at what is now Virginia Commonwealth University, but changed majors in his second year after discovering his passion and talent for photography;
and WHEREAS, Bob Brown began his career in photography by shooting promotional still photos for local businesses as a freelancer, and his exceptional work caught the attention of local newspaper editors who invited him to apply for a job;
and years in television, he made occasional appearances on "The Sailor Bob Show" and further honed his musical talents by writing and recording jingles for commercials;
and local, state, and national stories, from high school sports and extreme weather events to 11 national political conventions and nine presidential inaugurations, from Jimmy Carter in 1977 to Barack Obama in 2009;
and WHEREAS, Bob Brown began his career in photography by shooting promotional still photos for local businesses as a freelancer, and his exceptional work caught the attention of local newspaper editHrs whoWHEREAS, in 1968, Bob Brown joined the Richmond Times-Dispatch and covered a wide range of 4 local, state, and national stories, from high school sports and extreme weather events to 11 national E political conventions and nine presidential inaugurations, from Jimmy Carter in 1977 to Barack Obama R in 2009;
and WHEREAS, Bob Brown was first assigned to cover a session of the General Assembly in 1970 and 27 has since become an institution on Capitol Square, working and building strong relationships with 13 28 Governors and generations of state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle;
and WHEREAS, Bob Brown was first assigned to cover a session of the General Assembly in 1970 and Governors and generations of state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle;
and 29 WHEREAS, throughout his tenure at the Virginia State Capitol, Bob Brown produced meaningful 30 and engaging photos that have given Richmond Times-Dispatch readers a window into the everyday intWHEREAS, Bob Brown has earned the admiration of his colleagues for his commitment to treating every assignment with the utmost care and professionalism, as well as his keen creative eye and his ability to portray the fascinating nuance of even the most mundane scenes;
andng relationships with 13 WHEREAS, throughout his tenure at the Virginia State Capitol, Bob Brown produced meaningful and engaging photos that have given Richmond Times-Dispatch readers a window into the everyday interactions and operations of the General Assembly;
and every assignment with the utmost care and professionalism, as well as his keen creative eye and his ability to portray the fascinating nuance of even the most mundane scenes;
and WHEREAS, among many honors and accolades, Bob Brown was named the Virginia News Photographer of the Year three times and received the Miley Award from the Virginia News Journalists Virginia Pro Chapter in 2014;
and Photographer of the Year three times and received the Miley Award from the Virginia News Photographers Association in 1985 and the George Mason Award from the Society of Professional Journalists Virginia Pro Chapter in 2014;
he was also inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Virginia Capital Correspondents Association Hall of Fame in 2018;
he was inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Virginia Capital Correspondents Association Hall of Fame in 2018;
and WHEREAS, Bob Brown has published several collections of his photography, including a set of humorous outtakes from his time at the General Assembly, and the Back Roads series of books that document the interesting people and places he has encountered in his travels throughout the Commonwealth;
and humorous outtakes from his time at the General Assembly, and the Back Roads series of books that document the interesting people and places he has encountered in his travels throughout the Commonwealth;
nowRESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby HJ449 2 of 2 commend Bob Brown, an esteemed senior photographer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, on the occasion of his well-earned retirement;
nowRESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Bob Brown, an esteemed senior photographer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, on the occasion of his well-earned retirement;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bob Brown as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his prolific body of work and achievements as a photojournalist and gratitude for his outstanding service to the residents of the Commonwealth.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution body of work and achievements as a photojournalist and gratitude for his outstanding service to thec residents of the Commonwealth.
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Action History

  1. Agreed to by Senate

  2. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  3. Received

  4. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  5. Engrossed by House

  6. Taken up

  7. Passed by until Saturday, March 12, 2022

  8. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 22107632D

  9. Unanimous consent to introduce

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ 449 do?
Commending Bob Brown.
Who sponsors HJ 449?
HJ 449 is sponsored by Terry L. Austin, Lamont Bagby, Jason S. Ballard, Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker, Robert S. Bloxom, Jr., Emily M. Jordan, Mike A. Cherry, Nadarius E. Clark, Delores L. McQuinn, Betsy B. Carr, Karrie K. Delaney, Jackie H. Glass, Karen S. Greenhalgh, Christopher T. Head, Charniele L. Herring, M. Keith Hodges, Patrick A. Hope, Terry G. Kilgore, Marie E. March, Joseph P. McNamara, James W. Morefield, Israel D. O'Quinn, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Sam Rasoul, Mark D. Sickles, Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., Will Davis, Kimberly Pope Adams, Jessica L. Anderson, David A. Reid, Danica A. Roem, Chris S. Runion, Don Scott, Phillip A. Scott, Briana D. Sewell, Irene Shin, Paul E. Krizek, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Alfonso H. Lopez, Luke E. Torian, Kathy K.L. Tran, Schuyler T. VanValkenburg, H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr., Wendell S. Walker, Jeion A. Ward, R. Lee Ware, Vivian E. Watts, Marcus B. Simon, Michael J. Webert, Bill Wiley, Rodney T. Willett, Wren M. Williams, Tony O. Wilt, Thomas C. Wright, Jr., Scott A. Wyatt, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Anne Ferrell Tata, Barry D. Knight, Candi Mundon King, David L. Bulova, Fariss, C. Matthew, Gilbert, C. Todd, Bourne, Jeffrey M., Cordoza, A.C., Campbell, Ronnie R., Campbell, Jeffrey L., Byron, Kathy J., Bell, Robert B., Batten, Amanda E., Avoli, G. "John", Coyner, Carrie E., Subramanyam, Suhas, Wampler, William C., III, Taylor, Kim A., LaRock, Dave A., Kory, Kaye, Robinson, Roxann L., Ransone, Margaret B., Plum, Kenneth R., Orrock, Robert D., Sr., Murphy, Kathleen, Mullin, Michael P., Marshall, Daniel W., III, Keam, Mark L., Jenkins, Clinton L., Hudson, Sally L., Gooditis, Wendy W., Freitas, Nicholas J., Filler-Corn, Eileen, and Edmunds, James E., II.
What is the current status of HJ 449?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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