Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SJ 45 — Celebrating the life of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN.

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Summary

Celebrating the life of Commander Brian MichaelBourgeois, USN.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Joint Resolution No. 45 now includes specific details about Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois's life and achievements, making it a more comprehensive tribute. Notably, it highlights his contributions to the community and his family's support for him, as well as modifications to certain phrases for clarity and flow. These changes deepen the resolution's impact, ensuring that it honors his legacy and resonates more with the public.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 22103421D I SENATE Offered January 13, 2022 N Celebrating the life of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
–––––––––– T Patrons––Cosgrove, Barker, Bell, Boysko, Chase, Deeds, DeSteph, Dunnavant, Ebbin, Edwards, FavoRa, Hackworth, Hanger, Hashmi, Howell, Kiggans, Lewis, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Mason, McClellan, O McDougle, McPike, Morrissey, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Peake, Petersen, Pillion, Reeves, Ruff, Spruill, Stanley, Stuart, Suetterlein, Surovell and Vogel D WHEREAS, Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN, commanding officer of United States Navy U Sea, Air, and Land Team 8 and a beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, died on December 7, 2021;
45 E Celebrating the life of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN.
and C WHEREAS, a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brian Bourgeois grew up hunting and fishing anE was a standout athlete in both football and baseball;
N R Agreed to by the Senate, January 20, 2022 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 24, 2022 O WHEREAS, Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN, commanding officer of United States Navy L Sea, Air, and Land Team 8 and a beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, died on L DecWHEREAS, a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Brian Bourgeois grew up hunting and fishing and E was a standout athlete in both football and baseball;
andat the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year member of the varsity WHEREAS, upon graduating and receiving his commission in 2001, Brian Bourgeois served briefly as a surface warfare officer before being selected for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, graduating with class 253;
andat the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four-year member of the varsity WHEREAS, upon graduating and receiving his commission in 2001, Brian Bourgeois served briefly as a surface warfare officer before being selected for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, Postgraduate School, where he earned the Pat Tillman Leadership Award;
he also went on to earn a master's degree in defense analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School, where he earned the Pat Tillman Leadership Award;
andfense analysis at the Naval WHEREAS, Brian Bourgeois's two decades of service with the United States Navy was characterized S by his hardworking and determined nature, his decisive leadership, and his unwavering compassion and 4 concern for the well-being of others;
and WHEREAS, Brian Bourgeois's two decades of service with the United States Navy was characterized concern for the well-being of others;
and R the recipient of several honors and awards, including a Bronze Star with Combat "V," two Defenseas Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and a National Defense Service Medal;
and his decisive leadership, and his unwavering compassioJ and WHEREAS, in recognition of his courage and valor in service to his country, Brian Bourgeois was the recipient of several honors and awards, including a Bronze Star with Combat "V," two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and a National Defense Service Medal;
and who was readily found cheering on his children at their many sporting events or helping them with their homework;
and WHEREAS, despite the rigors of his profession, Brian Bourgeois was the consummate family man, homework;
and WHEREAS, Brian Bourgeois will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 and numerous other family members and friends;
andly found cheering on his children at their many sporting events or helping them with their WHEREAS, Brian Bourgeois will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 years, Megan;
now, therefore, be ithan;
his children, Barrett, Allee, Piper, Callen, and Jonathan;
and numerous other family members and friends;
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN, whose leadership and intRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN, as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby :
32 note with great sadness the loss of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN, whose leadership and 34 intRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 35 presentation to the family of Commander Brian Michael Bourgeois, USN, as an expression of the 36 General Assembly's respect for his memory.
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Action History

  1. Agreed to by House

  2. Laid on Speaker's table

  3. Received

  4. Agreed to by Senate

  5. Engrossed by Senate

  6. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  7. Presented 22103421D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJ 45 do?
Celebrating the life of Commander Brian MichaelBourgeois, USN.
Who sponsors SJ 45?
SJ 45 is sponsored by Jennifer B. Boysko, R. Creigh Deeds, Bill DeSteph, Barbara A. Favola, T. Travis Hackworth, Adam P. Ebbin, Ghazala F. Hashmi, Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr., Hanger, Emmett W., Jr., Mamie E. Locke, L. Louise Lucas, David W. Marsden, William M. Stanley, Jr., Richard H. Stuart, David R. Suetterlein, Scott A. Surovell, Jennifer L. McClellan, Ryan T. McDougle, Jeremy S. McPike, Joseph D. Morrissey, Mark D. Obenshain, Mark J. Peake, Todd E. Pillion, Bryce E. Reeves, Lionell Spruill, Sr., Edwards, John S., Ruff, Frank M., Jr., Petersen, J. Chapman, Norment, Thomas K., Jr., Newman, Stephen D., Kiggans, Jennifer A., Howell, Janet D., Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty", Vogel, Jill Holtzman, Dunnavant, Siobhan S., Chase, Amanda F., Bell, John J., Barker, George L., and Cosgrove, John A., Jr..
What is the current status of SJ 45?
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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