SR 147 — Celebrating the life of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.
Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR147ER)
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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
22 added · 30 removedPlain-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.
SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24108880D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
147 IE Offered March 7, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder.
TN ––––––––––Agreed Patron––Pillionto by the Senate, March 8, 2024 R O WHEREAS, Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother in Bristol who mademadWHEREAS, manyLorraine contributionsNicewonder towas herborn community,in diedDickenson onCounty Octoberand 11,was 2023;an outstanding student L during her school years in Haysi;
and DL WHEREAS, Lorrainefor Nicewondermany wasyears, bornLorraine inNicewonder Dickensondevoted Countyherself andto washer anfamily outstandingas studenta duringcaring hermother schoolE years in Haysi;her garden;
andorganized housewife, who loved to cook delicious, nourishing meals and Utend to rosDs WHEREAS, forafter manyher years,children began attending college, Lorraine Nicewonder devotedproudly herselfcontinued to her familyown aseducation aat caringwhat motheCis innow herthe garden;University of Virginia's College at Wise;
andorganizedand housewife,many whoopportunities loved to cooktravel, delicious,where nourishingthey mealscollected andcountless tendgifts tEand rosessouvenirs WHEREAS,as aftermementos her children began attending college, Lorraine Nicewonder proudly continued her own education at what is now the University of Virginia'stheir Collegeenriching atexperiences; Wise;
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 WHEREAS, Lorraine Nicewonder will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her husband of 70R years, J.D.;
and numerous other familyfami7y membersmemRESOLVED, andThat friends;the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Lorraine R Burchett Nicewonder;
now,and, therefore, be it RRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for respect for her memory.ily of Lorraine Burchett Nicewonder;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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Action History
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Bill text as passed Senate (SR147ER)
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Agreed to by Senate
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Engrossed by Senate
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Laid on Clerk's Desk
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Presented 24108880D
Sponsors
- Todd E. Pillion · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
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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