Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 147 — Celebrating the life of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR147ER)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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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 Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The revised bill, Senate Resolution No. 147, has been adjusted to reflect a more personal tribute to Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder. Notably, the date of her passing was included, along with specific acknowledgments of her contributions to the community, and some wording was refined for clarity. These changes matter because they enhance the resolution's emotional weight and ensure a more accurate representation of Lorraine's life and legacy.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 24108880D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
147 I Offered March 7, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.
147 E Celebrating the life of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.
T –––––––––– Patron––Pillion R WHEREAS, Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother in Bristol who made many contributions to her community, died on October 11, 2023;
N Agreed to by the Senate, March 8, 2024 R O WHEREAS, Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother in Bristol who madWHEREAS, Lorraine Nicewonder was born in Dickenson County and was an outstanding student L during her school years in Haysi;
and D WHEREAS, Lorraine Nicewonder was born in Dickenson County and was an outstanding student during her school years in Haysi;
and L WHEREAS, for many years, Lorraine Nicewonder devoted herself to her family as a caring mother E in her garden;
and U WHEREAS, for many years, Lorraine Nicewonder devoted herself to her family as a caring motheC in her garden;
andorganized housewife, who loved to cook delicious, nourishing meals and tend to rosDs WHEREAS, after her children began attending college, Lorraine Nicewonder proudly continued her own education at what is now the University of Virginia's College at Wise;
andorganized housewife, who loved to cook delicious, nourishing meals and tend tE roses WHEREAS, after her children began attending college, Lorraine Nicewonder proudly continued her own education at what is now the University of Virginia's College at Wise;
and many opportunities to travel, where they collected countless gifts and souvenirs as mementos of their enriching experiences;
and D WHEREAS, Lorraine Nicewonder and her husband enjoyed supporting local sports teams and took many opportunities to travel, where they collected countless gifts and souvenirs as mementos of their enrWHEREAS, a woman of deep faith, Lorraine Nicewonder was a longtime member of State Street Methodist Church in Bristol and also attended North Naples Methodist Church in Naples, Florida;
and Methodist Church in Bristol and also attended North Naples Methodist Church in Naples, Florida;
and WHEREAS, Lorraine Nicewonder will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 70 years, J.D.;
and WHEREAS, Lorraine Nicewonder will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of R years, J.D.;
and numerous other family members and friends;
and numerous other fami7y memRESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Lorraine R Burchett Nicewonder;
now, therefore, be it R Burchett Nicewonder;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for respect for her memory.ily of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's
and, be it Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Lorraine 4 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 7 presentation to the family of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
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  • SR147ER View text Current pdf March 08, 2024
  • Presented 24108880D View text pdf March 07, 2024

Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR147ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate

  3. Engrossed by Senate

  4. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. Presented 24108880D

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 147 do?
Celebrating the life of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.
Who sponsors SR 147?
SR 147 is sponsored by Todd E. Pillion.
What is the current status of SR 147?
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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