VA HR318

Honors Sergeant Major Jesse James Williams, USA (Ret.), a Virginia Beach resident who died on December 23, 2025, after 30 years of Army service including combat tours in Vietnam and Korea

Rose from noncommissioned officer to sergeant major, the Army's highest enlisted rank, and served as commandant at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort Eustis

Received numerous military decorations including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm

Worked 15 years as a manager with Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control following his military retirement

Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of the resolution to his family, including his wife Clara of more than 70 years