SJ133 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Evan Morgan Jewell.

Agriculture

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: French
Last action: 2026-03-14
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the resolution will be presented to Evan's family, leaving this aspect uncertain.

Celebrating the Life of Evan Morgan Jewell

This legislation celebrates and honors Evan Morgan Jewell, a beloved member of the Winchester community who passed away on February 2, 2026.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes Evan Morgan Jewell for his contributions to the Winchester community.
Expresses sadness over Evan's passing and acknowledges him as an admired member of the community.
Requests that a copy of this resolution be given to Evan's family.

Who It Names or Affects

Evan Morgan Jewell's family
The people of Winchester, Virginia

Terms To Know

Master Mason: A member who has completed the third degree in Freemasonry.
4-H All Star: An award given to individuals for their contributions to agriculture and community service through 4-H programs.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not provide specific details on how the resolution will be presented to Evan's family.
It does not include any financial or legal implications.

Bill History

2026-03-14 Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ133ER)
2026-03-09 House
Agreed to by House
2026-03-06 House
Received
2026-03-06 House
Laid on Speaker's table
2026-03-05 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-03-05 Senate
Agreed to by Senate
2026-02-26 Senate
Presented 26107924D
2026-02-26 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Evan Morgan Jewell.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Evan Morgan Jewell.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Evan Morgan Jewell, a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend who was an active member of the Winchester community, died on February 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Evan Jewell was born in Fairfax to John and Susan Jewell and spent much of his youth in Winchester; he cultivated his lifelong love of aquatics in his youth, swimming in the summer league at Stonebrook Club and competing year-round with the Winchester Swim Team; and
WHEREAS, Evan Jewell was educated as a homeschool student, then earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Messiah College in Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the swim team; and
WHEREAS, Evan Jewell was a master mason with Spurmont Lodge No. 98 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; he was also honored by Virginia 4-H as a 4-H All Star for his contributions to agriculture and helped protect the Commonwealth's natural resources as a member of the Winchester-Frederick County Conservation Club; and
WHEREAS, outside of his career and community service, Evan Jewell was an avid Magic: The Gathering trading card game player and earned a third-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate; he was happiest while enjoying life's simple moments and making lasting memories with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Evan Jewell enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Opequon Presbyterian Church in Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, Evan Jewell will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Mariel; his parents, John and Susan; his twin brother, Blair; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Evan Morgan Jewell, a highly admired member of the Winchester community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Evan Morgan Jewell as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.