Celebrating the life of Chris K. Skordas.
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SR 638 — Celebrating the life of Chris K. Skordas.
Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR638ER)
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2024, 1st Special 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
22 added · 30 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised resolution honors Chris K. Skordas and celebrates his contributions to the Petersburg and Prince George County communities by acknowledging both his humanitarian spirit and his long-standing commitment to local organizations. Notably, it removes the announcement of his death and shifts to a more commemorative tone, emphasizing his legacy rather than the sadness of his passing. This change matters because it frames the resolution as a celebration of his life and impact, rather than a simple acknowledgment of loss, which can resonate more positively with the community and his loved ones.
SPECIAL SESSION I INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24200324D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
638 IE Offered July 17, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Chris K.
TN ––––––––––Agreed Patron––Airdto by the Senate, July 18, 2024 R O WHEREAS, Chris K.
Skordas, an esteemed restaurateur and beloved member of the Petersburg andOand PrincePriWHEREAS, Georgeborn Countyin communities,the diedsmall onvillage Februaryof 24,Dermati 2024;in Greece, Chris Skordas immigrated to the United L States in 1972 and established the Mad Italian Pasta & Steak House in Petersburg, where he worked L indefatigably for nearly a half-century to provide his customers with satisfying and memorable dininE expWHEREAS, as a testament to the generous and benevolent spirit that defined his restaurant, Chris D Skordas supported several local civic and philanthropic organizations over the years, and he never hesitated to offer a meal to a person in need;
and DHopewell WHEREAS,chapter born in the small village of Dermati in Greece, Chris Skordas immigrated to the UnitedAmerican StatesHellenic inEducational 1972Progressive andAssociation; established the Mad Italian Pasta & Steak House in Petersburg, where he worked indefatigably for nearly a half-century to provide his customers with satisfying and memorable Cining expWHEREAS, as a testament to the generous and benevolent spirit that defined his restaurant, CEris Skordas supported several local civic and philanthropic organizations over the years, and he never hesitated to offer a meal to a person in need;
andandmber Dof the WHEREAS, guided by his faith, Chris Skordas honoredenjoyed hisworship heritage and supportedfellowship thewith his community as aWHEREAS, memberChris ofSkordas thewill Hopewellbe chapterfondly ofremembered theand Americandearly Hellenicmissed Educationalby Progressivehis Association;loving wife of almost 50 years, Katerina;
and as a longtime member of the St.
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andp with his community WHEREAS, Chris Skordas will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Katerina;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED,8 ThatSkordas, thea Senatecherished member of Virginiathe herebyPetersburg noteand withPrince greatGeorge sadnessCounty thecommunities losswho was a R source of Chrisjoy K.and inspiration to all who knew him;
Rand, sourcebe it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of joythe andSenate inspirationprepare a copy of this resolution for his memory.n to allthe whofamily knewof him;Chris K.
and,Skordas beas itgean Countyexpression communities who was a 3 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of thisVirginia's resolutionrespect for 8 presentation to the family of Chris K.
Skordas as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
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Action History
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Bill text as passed Senate (SR638ER)
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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 24200324D
Sponsors
- Lashrecse D. Aird · Primary
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- SR 638 is sponsored by Lashrecse D. Aird.
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