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VA SJR219

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Boysko

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • M. Yaqub Mirza, Ph.D., a physicist and community leader, died on December 14, 2025, and this resolution honors his legacy of faith, scholarship, and service
  • Founding member of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS), now one of the largest Muslim communities in the United States
  • Co-founded Sterling Management Group and helped establish Amana Mutual Funds, pioneering faith-aligned financial services
  • Founded the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World at Shenandoah University to promote interfaith understanding
  • The General Assembly directs the Clerk of the Senate to present a copy of this resolution to his family

Legislative Description

Celebrating the life of M. Yaqub Mirza, Ph.D.

Last Action

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ219ER)

3/14/2026

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