Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 98 — Celebrating the life of Marion Gertrude Oyer.

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Summary

Celebrating the life of Marion Gertrude Oyer.

Bill Text

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22 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Senate Resolution No. 98 add specific details about Marion Gertrude Oyer's impactful volunteer work at Eastern State Hospital and highlight her dedication to her family. Importantly, the language was softened regarding her passing, changing the tone from one of great sadness to a celebration of her life and contributions. These changes matter because they emphasize her positive legacy in the community, honoring her memory with a focus on her achievements and relationships rather than just her death.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 24107239D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
98 I Offered February 28, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Marion Gertrude Oyer.
98 E Celebrating the life of Marion Gertrude Oyer.
T –––––––––– Patron––Diggs R WHEREAS, Marion Gertrude Oyer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and O member of the Williamsburg community, died in February 2024;
N Agreed to by the Senate, February 29, 2024 R O WHEREAS, Marion Gertrude Oyer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and memWHEREAS, affectionately known by family and friends as "Tiger," Marion Oyer graduated from L high school in Providence, Rhode Island, and worked for some time in the insurance industry before L marrying Lieutenant Edwin C.
and D WHEREAS, affectionately known by family and friends as "Tiger," Marion Oyer graduated from high school in Providence, Rhode Island, and worked for some time in the insurance industry before marrying Lieutenant Edwin C.
and C two sons while the family lived in various duty stations around the world, including Rhode IslaEd, New Jersey, Hawaii, Florida, Ohio, Sicily, Guam, Iceland, Greenland, South Carolina, and Virginia;
and E two sons while the family lived in various duty stations around the world, including Rhode Island, New Jersey, Hawaii, Florida, Ohio, Sicily, Guam, Iceland, Greenland, South Carolina, and Virginia;
and WHEREAS, Marion Oyer volunteered thousands of hours over several years at the Eastern State D Hospital in Williamsburg, helping an untold number of patients find joy, build confidence, and be active and integrated members of the community;
and WHEREAS, Marion Oyer volunteered thousands of hours over several years at the Eastern State and integrated members of the community;
and relished every opportunity to travel, but was dedicated most of all to caring for her family;
andnumber of patients find joy, build confidence, and be active WHEREAS, Marion Oyer cultivated her talents as a cook and gardener throughout her life and relWHEREAS, preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin, Marion Oyer will bey;
and WHEREAS, preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin, Marion Oyer will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her sons, Brian and Steven, and their families;
and fondly remembered and dearly missed by her sons, Brian and Steven, and their families;
and by numerous other family members and friends;
and by R numerous other family members and friends;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Marion GertRude countless lives;
now, therefore, be it E Oyer, a cherished member of the Williamsburg community whose kindness and generosity touchedertrude R countless lives;
and, be it the Williamsburg community whose kindness and generosity touched 8 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Marion Gertrude Oyer as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for her memory.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for for her memory.
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the family of Marion Gertrude Oyer as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR98ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate

  3. Engrossed by Senate

  4. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. Presented 24107239D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 98 do?
Celebrating the life of Marion Gertrude Oyer.
Who sponsors SR 98?
SR 98 is sponsored by J.D. "Danny" Diggs.
What is the current status of SR 98?
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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