Summary#
Virginia Senate Resolution 171 is a commemorative resolution, not a bill changing an existing law. It records the Senate’s tribute to Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan and directs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy for his family. Its stated purpose is to express the Senate’s respect for his memory.
- The resolution formally notes the Senate’s sadness at Marzan’s death and honors his service and sacrifice.
- The Senate Clerk must prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Marzan’s family.
- It does not create a new agency or program, change anyone’s rights, or establish a benefit, tax, fee, or penalty.
What it means for you#
- Marzan’s family: The Senate Clerk must prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the family. The text does not set a delivery date.
- Virginia residents generally: The resolution is a formal statement of remembrance. It does not directly change public services or create new duties for residents.
Money#
No cost information is in the available material.
- The resolution requires the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy, but gives no cost estimate or funding details.
What is unclear#
- The resolution does not say when or how the copy will be presented to the family.
- No cost estimate is provided for preparing or presenting the copy.
- The material does not explain whether any action beyond the Senate’s tribute and the Clerk’s preparation of a copy is planned.
Case for#
- The resolution gives the Senate a formal way to recognize Marzan’s service and express respect for his memory.
- Presenting a copy to his family makes the Senate’s tribute directly available to them.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.