Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2008: Celebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 27, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2008 Celebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd. Agreed to by the Senate, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, James Bradley Boyd, an honorable veteran, steadfast small business advocate, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and beloved member of the Richlands community, died on March 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, born in Raven, James "Jim" Boyd graduated from Richlands High School in 1950 before earning a bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech); he also later earned a master's degree in business administration from Averett University in 1992; and 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 captain, and he later served for three years as the commander of the Johnson City, Tennessee, Marine reserve unit; and WHEREAS, Jim Boyd worked at Southwestern Supply before college and later returned to work with the company as a plant manager and vice president of Virginian Metal Products; and WHEREAS, in 1994, Jim Boyd assumed the position of director of the Small Business Development Center at Southwest Virginia Community College (SVCC) and embarked upon a new phase in his career promoting small businesses and economic growth both at …
Sponsors
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2008ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate block vote (voice vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200023D
Common questions
- What is SR2008?
- SR2008 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of James Bradley Boyd.
- What is the status of SR2008?
- Passed both chambers as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2008ER) (April 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2008?
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5).
- Where is the official record for SR2008?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2008
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