SR 2008 — Celebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd.

+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCEDENROLLED + + + 26200023D+ + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

2008 IE Offered+ April+ 23, 2026 N Celebrating+elebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd.

T+ —————R Patron—Hackworth+ R+ —————Agreed to by the Senate, April 23, 2026 O L WHEREAS, James Bradley Boyd, an honorable veteran, steadfast small business advocate, devoted L husband, father, and grandfather, and beloved member of the Richlands community, died on March 15, 2026;D2026; and WHEREAS, born in Raven, James “Jim” Boyd graduated from Richlands High School in 1950 before U C earning a bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech);

and E WHEREAS, born in Raven, James “Jim” Boyd graduated from Richlands High School in 1950 before D earning a bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech);

and E WHEREAS, after serving with the Virginia Tech Corp of Cadets, Jim Boyd served his country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959, achieving the rank of D captain, and he later served for three years as the commander of the Johnson City, Tennessee, Marine reserve unit;

and WHEREAS, in 1994, Jim Boyd assumed the position of director of the Small Business Development R Center at Southwest Virginia Community College (SVCC) and embarked upon a new phase in his career 0 promoting small businesses and economic growth both at home and abroad, including in Russia and 0 Armenia;

and E WHEREAS, Jim Boyd gave generously of his time for the benefit of his community through his SR involvement with a number of local organizations, including the Clinch Valley Community Action board andRand 24 the SVCC Foundation, as well as in his capacity as director of what was formerly the Richlands National 0 Bank and as president of the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce;

and 8 WHEREAS, Jim Boyd's accomplishments in support of economic development and small business garnered him a number of accolades over the years, including Citizen of the Year from the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce in 1984;

now, therefore, be it 35 RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of James Bradley Boyd, 36 a revered member of the Richlands community whose legacy of dedication and service will forever inspire all 37 who knew him;

and, be it 38 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to / 39 the family of James Bradley Boyd as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.