House Joint Resolution 741 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of Augustine Joseph Matson, a longtime Alexandria resident who died on December 9, 2024. The resolution recounts his background, including his education in Pennsylvania, his work as an IRS special agent, certified public accountant, and later computer programmer, as well as his volunteer service and leadership in the Hollin Hills neighborhood.
The resolution does not create or amend any laws, establish programs, or appropriate funds. Its sole purpose is to formally express the General Assembly’s sorrow at his passing and to direct the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.
Impact
HJR 741 has no legal or regulatory impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties. It is a ceremonial joint resolution that serves only to memorialize an individual and to provide an official expression of sympathy from the General Assembly to the family of Augustine Joseph Matson.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly respectful and solemn. Because the measure is a tribute rather than a policy bill, there is no recorded opposition or debate in the provided materials, and the House and Senate both agreed to it. The tone is one of appreciation for Matson’s professional life, community involvement, and family legacy.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution appears to have been noncontroversial and passed without recorded committee discussion or votes in the provided materials. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of honoring Matson’s service and community leadership, but no disagreement is reflected in the text or context.