Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 149 — Celebrating the life of Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR149ER)

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the Senate Resolution No. 149 now emphasizes Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger's contributions and legacy more clearly. It removes some phrases that might have felt repetitive, and adds a line acknowledging her role at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, highlighting her kindness and mentorship. Additionally, it now specifies that she will be remembered by her family members, creating a more personal connection. These changes matter because they help ensure her legacy is honored in a more meaningful way.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 23106340D I SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
149 Offered February 17, 2023 N Celebrating the life of Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger.
149 E Celebrating the life of Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger.
T Patron––Bell R –––––––––– WHEREAS, Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger, a highly admired member of the Staunton community, O died on January 19, 2023;
N Agreed to by the Senate, February 21, 2023 R WHEREAS, Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger, a highly admired member of the Staunton community, O died on January 19, 2023;
and D WHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger was born in Waynesboro in 1972 to Jerry and Lena Booth;
and L WHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger was born in Waynesboro in 1972 to Jerry and Lena Booth;
and U Blind for a little over a year;
and L Blind for a little over a year;
andrecently worked at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the WHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger was a vital asset to the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, and she was a trusted mentor and friend to many colleagues;
andrecently worked at the Virginia School for the Deaf and theE WHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger was a vital asset to the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, andWHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger inspired others through her kindness, compassion, and dedication to serving others;
and E WHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger inspired others through her kindness, compassion, and dedication to serWHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, D Dale;
and WHEREAS, Laura Puffenbarger will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband, now, therefore, be itn;
her son, Brandon;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger;
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Laura Lee Booth PufRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for R presentation to the family of Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger as an expression of the Senate of V9rginia's respect for her memory.
and, be it presentation to the family of Laura Lee Booth Puffenbarger as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR149ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate

  3. Engrossed by Senate

  4. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. Presented 23106340D

Sponsors

  • Bell · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Bell

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

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Who sponsors SR 149?
SR 149 is sponsored by Bell.
What is the current status of SR 149?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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