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SR133 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Brian Lindsay Fortna.

Celebrating the life of Brian Lindsay Fortna.

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Sponsor
Boysko
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Celebrating the life of Brian Lindsay Fortna

This legislation celebrates and honors Brian Lindsay Fortna, a respected member of the Reston community who passed away on December 25, 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Brian Lindsay Fortna for his contributions to the Reston community.
  • Highlights his achievements in sports and academics during his school years.
  • Acknowledges his professional career at Level 3, Inc., and Everfox.
  • Expresses sadness over his passing and respect for his memory.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Brian Lindsay Fortna
  • Residents of Reston who knew him

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used to introduce facts or reasons that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing a formal decision or opinion by the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide financial assistance or benefits.
  • It is an expression of respect and remembrance, with no legal consequences.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR133ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  4. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Presented 26109525D

  5. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Brian Lindsay Fortna.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Brian Lindsay Fortna.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Brian Lindsay Fortna, a beloved member of the Reston community who was admired for his resilience and dedication to service, died on December 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Brian Fortna grew up in Reston, where he attended Buzz Aldrin Elementary School, Herndon Middle School, and Herndon High School; he was a talented multisport athlete, who was a valued member of the soccer, basketball, and cross country teams, and he excelled in academics as a member of the National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Brian Fortna earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity; a proud Hokies fan, he never missed a football game in his four years of undergraduate study and attended most home basketball games; and
WHEREAS, Brian Fortna joined Level 3, Inc., as a sales engineer and was part of the company's federal government sales organization for seven years; he subsequently joined the cybersecurity firm Everfox, where he continued to work in federal government sales and enjoyed helping clients enhance their cybersecurity posture; and
WHEREAS, Brian Fortna will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his parents, Lee and Bob; his brother, Daniel, and his family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Brian Lindsay Fortna; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Brian Lindsay Fortna as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.