VirginiaVirginia Senate would honor Chesapeake community leader James Ransom Jackson, Jr.
This resolution would recognize Jackson’s contributions to Chesapeake and ask the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy for his family as a tribute to his memory.
What it does
The Virginia Senate would honor James Ransom Jackson, Jr.’s life and community service. Its Clerk would prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to his family.
Argument forAn official tribute could offer Jackson’s family comfort by recognizing his service to Chesapeake and preserving the Senate’s respect for him.
Argument againstPreparing the required family copy could use Senate staff time, even though the resolution serves only a ceremonial purpose.
More detail
The Senate would honor Jackson and direct its Clerk to prepare a tribute for his family. The tribute concerns James Ransom Jackson, Jr., a Chesapeake builder, real estate professional, and community leader who died on March 24, 2026. The tribute would express the Senate’s sadness at his death and respect for his memory.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 19Laid on Clerk's DeskLatest
- Oct 19Presented 26200002DIntroduced
Government & Ethics