Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SJR32: Celebrating the life of Kevin John McDonald.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, January 27, 2026:
2026 SESSION SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Celebrating the life of Kevin John McDonald. Agreed to by the Senate, January 22, 2026 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026 WHEREAS, Kevin John McDonald, an esteemed staff member at the United States Capitol and Events DC and a beloved member of the Alexandria community, died on September 26, 2025; and WHEREAS, Kevin McDonald graduated from Holyoke High School in Holyoke, Massachusetts, before earning a bachelor's degree in political science from the College of the Holy Cross in 1983; and WHEREAS, Kevin McDonald settled in Washington, D.C., and worked briefly as an intern in the office of United States Congressman Silvio O. Conte from Massachusetts before becoming the assistant scheduler for United States Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey in 1984; and WHEREAS, after acquiring significant experience and expertise, Kevin McDonald was selected to serve as the senior scheduler for Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont; and WHEREAS, in this role, Kevin McDonald garnered the trust and respect of Senator Leahy and his staff, and he ultimately was promoted to serve as the senator's political strategist, a position that took on particular significance when Senator Leahy became president pro tempore of the United States Senate; and WHEREAS, Kevin McDonald retired from the United States Capitol in January 2023 and served …
Sponsors
- Adam Ebbin (D, 39) · primary sponsor
- Mark Sickles (D, 17)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ32ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Laid on Speaker's table
- : Received
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26105430D
Common questions
- What is SJR32?
- SJR32 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Kevin John McDonald.
- What is the status of SJR32?
- Passed both chambers as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ32ER) (January 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR32?
- Adam Ebbin (D, 39), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SJR32?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJR32
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