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SJ224 • 2026

Celebrating the life of John Christopher Welborn.

Celebrating the life of John Christopher Welborn.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not include specific details about the emotional impact on Welborn's family or friends, only that it expresses respect for his memory.

Celebrating the life of John Christopher Welborn

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of John Christopher Welborn, a musician from King George known for his kindness and contributions to music.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of John Christopher Welborn on November 2, 2025.
  • Highlights Welborn's career as a passionate musician who played bass for Skinny Wallace.
  • Expresses respect for Welborn's memory.

Who It Names or Affects

  • John Christopher Welborn
  • Welborn's family and friends

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A section used to introduce facts or reasons that support the main resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing an official decision or opinion by a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide financial compensation or benefits.
  • It is a symbolic gesture to honor Welborn's memory and contributions.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ224ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109283D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of John Christopher Welborn.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of John Christopher Welborn.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, John Christopher Welborn, a passionate musician in King George who was well known for his kindness, loyalty, and service to others, died on November 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, John Christopher “Chris” Welborn was born on July 23, 1971, and was the only child of John and Ann Welborn; and
WHEREAS, Chris Welborn pursued a career in the music industry and relished every opportunity to perform, finding joy in every note and rhythm; and
WHEREAS, Chris Welborn has most recently served as the bassist for the classic rock and country band Skinny Wallace; and
WHEREAS, Chris Welborn loved to share his extensive musical knowledge with others, especially his son, Matthew, who followed in his father's footsteps in the music industry; and
WHEREAS, Chris Welborn will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his son, Matthew; his loving companion, Erin Harnett; 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 John Christopher Welborn; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of John Christopher Welborn as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.