Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 53 — Celebrating the life of T.K. Weiler.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR53ER)

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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 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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Summary

Celebrating the life of T.K. Weiler.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Senate Resolution No. 53 celebrates the life of T.K. Weiler, a former fire chief in Williamsburg, with several key changes. Notably, the resolution has been updated to better reflect his legacy and contributions, emphasizing his dedication to service and community, while also removing specific references to his passing. This matters because it honors his life and achievements more broadly, providing a respectful tribute that captures his impact in the community without focusing solely on his death.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 24106556D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
53 I Offered February 8, 2024 N Celebrating the life of T.K.
53 E Celebrating the life of T.K.
T –––––––––– Patrons––Diggs and McDougle R WHEREAS, T.K.
N Agreed to by the Senate, February 15, 2024 R O WHEREAS, T.K.
Weiler, the highly respected former fire chief of Williamsburg and a loving O husband, father, and friend, died on January 23, 2024;
Weiler, the highly respected former fire chief of Williamsburg and a loving husWHEREAS, T.K.
and D WHEREAS, T.K.
"Buz" Weiler served the nation as a member of the United States Navy and was L stationed aboard the USS Little Rock;
"Buz" Weiler served the nation as a member of the United States Navy and was stationed aboard the USS Little Rock;
and L WHEREAS, Buz Weiler served and safeguarded the residents of Williamsburg and the surrounding E couWHEREAS, as fire chief, Buz Weiler modernized the Williamsburg Fire Department and ensuredy;
and U WHEREAS, Buz Weiler served and safeguarded the residents of Williamsburg and the surroundingC couWHEREAS, as fire chief, Buz Weiler modernized the Williamsburg Fire Department and ensuredy;Eand that his troops, as he called them, had the tools and training they needed to protect the lives and property of local residents;
anD that his troops, as he called them, had the tools and training they needed to protect the lives and property of local residents;
and D WHEREAS, Buz Weiler served the Williamsburg community with dedication, integrity, and distinction, earning countless certifications, awards, accolades, and honors over the course of his career;
and distinction, earning countless certifications, awards, accolades, and honors over the course of his career;
andWHEREAS, guided by his faith in all his actions, Buz Weiler enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of Saint Bede Catholic Church, where he served as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults teacher;
and the community as a member of Saint Bede Catholic Church, where he served as a lector, Eucharistich minister, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults teacher;
he also attended CrossWalk Church in Norge, where he was active in the men's ministry;
he also attended CrossWalk Church inR Norge, where he was active in the men's ministry;
and WHEREAS, predeceased by his first wife, Audrey, Buz Weiler will be fondly remembered and R other family members, friends, and fellow firefighters;
and E greatly missed by his beloved wife of 44 years, Margie;
now, therefore, be itr families;
his children and their families;
and nu3erous RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of T.K.
and numerous other family members, friends, and fellow firefighters;
Weiler, a longtime firefighter who made many contributions to the Williamsburg community;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of T.K.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of T.K.
Weiler, a lonRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for it presentation to the family of T.K.
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  • SR53ER View text Current pdf February 15, 2024
  • Presented 24106556D View text pdf February 08, 2024

Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR53ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate

  3. Engrossed by Senate

  4. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. Presented 24106556D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 53 do?
Celebrating the life of T.K. Weiler.
Who sponsors SR 53?
SR 53 is sponsored by J.D. "Danny" Diggs and Ryan T. McDougle.
What is the current status of SR 53?
This bill died with 2024 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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