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Celebrating the life of John S. Cheadle.

Celebrating the life of John S. Cheadle.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Stuart
Last action
2026-01-21
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes details about John S. Cheadle's hobbies and family life that are noted in the bill but not celebrated or honored.

Celebrating the life of John S. Cheadle

This legislation celebrates and honors the life of John S. Cheadle, a respected public servant in King George County.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of John S. Cheadle with sadness.
  • Highlights his career achievements as an electrical engineer and real estate professional.
  • Acknowledges his service on local government boards and commissions.
  • Notes his hobbies, family life, and contributions to community events.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of John S. Cheadle
  • Residents of King George County

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used in legal documents to introduce facts or reasons.
RESOLVED
A formal statement expressing the opinion of a legislative body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide financial support or benefits.
  • It is an expression of respect and remembrance, with no legal obligations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ24ER)

  2. 2026-01-19 House

    Agreed to by House

  3. 2026-01-16 House

    Received

  4. 2026-01-16 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate block vote

  6. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100060D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of John S. Cheadle.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of John S. Cheadle.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 15, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 19, 2026
WHEREAS, John S. Cheadle, a respected public servant who touched countless lives in King George County through his integrity and commitment to excellence in all his endeavors, died on June 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS, John Cheadle earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and worked at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division before pursuing a career in real estate; he was licensed as a certified general real estate appraiser and was active as a real estate broker with Service Realty, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, John Cheadle was well-known in the real estate community for his enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to his clients; and
WHEREAS, outside of his career, John Cheadle served and represented his fellow residents of King George County as a member of the King George County Board of Supervisors, King George County Planning Commission, and King George County Equalization Board; and
WHEREAS, John Cheadle was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating; he relished every opportunity to spend time with family and friends at his beach house in Colonial Beach, and he was the heart and soul of every holiday gathering; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Thelma, John Cheadle will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Charlene, Melanie, and Mark, and their families; 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 S. Cheadle, an esteemed public servant and community leader in King George County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of John S. Cheadle as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.