Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SJ 103 — Celebrating the life of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers.

Last action — Agreed to by House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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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Summary

Celebrating the life of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 35 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Joint Resolution No. 103 includes additional details about Rebecca Kellam Chalmers, highlighting her educational background and the various organizations she supported. Notably, the updated text mentions her involvement with the Virginia Beach Community Foundation and Tidewater Community College, as well as her role in establishing a college scholarship. These changes enhance the resolution's recognition of her contributions to the community and commemorate her legacy more comprehensively.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 22103461D SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
103 I Offered February 10, 2022 N Celebrating the life of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers.
103 E Celebrating the life of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers.
T –––––––––– Patrons––DeSteph, Barker, Bell, Boysko, Chase, Cosgrove, Deeds, Dunnavant, Ebbin, Edwards, FavoRa, Hackworth, Hanger, Hashmi, Howell, Kiggans, Lewis, Lucas, Marsden, Mason, McClellan, O Ruff, Saslaw, Spruill, Stanley, Stuart, Suetterlein, Surovell and Vogel;
N R Agreed to by the Senate, February 17, 2022 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 21, 2022 O WHEREAS, Rebecca Kellam Chalmers, a dedicated educator who made many contributions to the L Virginia Beach community, died on December 9, 2021;
Delegates:
and L much of her life in Virginia Beach;
Anderson, Bloxom, Cordoza, Davis, Greenhalgh, Knight, Leftwich and Tata D –––––––––– U WHEREAS, Rebecca Kellam Chalmers, a dedicated educator who made many contributions to the C Virginia Beach community, died on December 9, 2021;
she graduated from Princess Anne High School, where she was headE majorette and relished opportunities to participate in local parades and events;
and much of her life in Virginia Beach;
and WHEREAS, Becky Chalmers subsequently earned a bachelor's degree from The College of William D at Halifax Academy in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina;
she graduated from Princess Anne High School, where she was head majorette and relished opportunities to participate in local parades and events;
andmentary School in Virginia Beach and later WHEREAS, in addition to her work as a teacher, Becky Chalmers volunteered her leadership and expertise to the boards of the Virginia Beach Community Foundation and Tidewater Community ColWHEREAS, Becky Chalmers supported a wide range of local organizations, including Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, S Vanguard Landing, Grommet Island Park, Lynnhaven River NOW, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation;
and D WHEREAS, Becky Chalmers subsequently earned a bachelor's degree from The College of William and Mary and pursued a career in education at Alanton Elementary School in Virginia Beach and later at Halifax Academy in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina;
1 and E parents' honor at Floyd E.
and WHEREAS, in addition to her work as a teacher, Becky Chalmers volunteered her leadership and College;
Kellam High School, which is named for their late father;
and the boards of the Virginia Beach Community Foundation and Tidewater Community WHEREAS, Becky Chalmers supported a wide range of local organizations, including Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science CenSer, Vanguard Landing, Grommet Island Park, Lynnhaven River NOW, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation;
and their R WHEREAS, Becky Chalmers enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Nimmo United Methodist Church;
1 and 3 WHEREAS, Becky Chalmers and her sister Anne also established a college scholarship in their parWHEREAS, Becky Chalmers enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Nimmo United Methodist Church;
and years, Norman;
and WHEREAS, Becky Chalmers will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 51 years, Norman;
now, therefore, be it note with great sadness the loss of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers, a passionate educator and philanthropic leader in Virginia Beach;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby leader in Virginia Beach;
and, be it 31 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 32 presentation to the family of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers as an expression of the General Assembly's 33 respect for her memory.
and, be itRebecca Kellam Chalmers, a passionate educator and philanthropic RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her 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 22103461D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJ 103 do?
Celebrating the life of Rebecca Kellam Chalmers.
Who sponsors SJ 103?
SJ 103 is sponsored by Bill DeSteph, Jennifer B. Boysko, R. Creigh Deeds, Barbara A. Favola, T. Travis Hackworth, L. Louise Lucas, David W. Marsden, 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., William M. Stanley, Jr., Richard H. Stuart, David R. Suetterlein, Scott A. Surovell, Timothy V. Anderson, Robert S. Bloxom, Jr., Karen S. Greenhalgh, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Anne Ferrell Tata, Ghazala F. Hashmi, Adam P. Ebbin, Knight, Barry D., Davis, Glenn R., Cordoza, A.C., Vogel, Jill Holtzman, Saslaw, Richard L., Ruff, Frank M., Jr., Norment, Thomas K., Jr., Newman, Stephen D., Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty", Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr., Kiggans, Jennifer A., Howell, Janet D., Hanger, Emmett W., Jr., Edwards, John S., Dunnavant, Siobhan S., Cosgrove, John A., Jr., Chase, Amanda F., Bell, John J., Barker, George L., and Petersen, J. Chapman.
What is the current status of SJ 103?
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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