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VA HJR184

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Sullivan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Alan Merrill Schuman, a social worker and Fairfax County community member, died on July 27, 2025, and is honored by the Virginia General Assembly
  • Served 22 years as the first director of the Social Services Division within the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, after earlier roles as a juvenile probation officer and superintendent at Lorton Reformatory's youth center
  • Following retirement from government, worked as a corrections management consultant assisting 22 states over 10 years
  • Volunteered extensively in retirement, serving as chair of Fairfax County Court Appointed Special Advocates and receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Volunteer Fairfax in 2016
  • Survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce, and five children; traveled to 39 countries including volunteer work teaching children in Cambodia

Legislative Description

Celebrating the life of Alan Merrill Schuman.

Last Action

Agreed to by Senate

3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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