Celebrating the life of Norman Grayden Lineburg.
Senate Joint Resolution 14 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of Norman Grayden Lineburg, who died on July 17, 2025. The resolution recounts his education, military service in the U.S. Army, and long career as an educator, coach, and athletic director in Virginia, especially at Radford High School, where he led teams for 38 years and won multiple state championships in football and track and field.
The resolution also highlights his recognition by the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame and the John Handley High School Hunter Maddox Hall of Fame, and it expresses sympathy to his family and the Radford community. It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy for presentation to his family as a formal expression of respect and remembrance.
This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial only: it records the General Assembly’s official condolences and recognition of Norman Lineburg’s contributions, and it authorizes presentation of the resolution to his family. The only parties directly affected are his family, friends, former students, athletes, and the Radford community, who receive public acknowledgment of his service and legacy.
The sentiment surrounding SJ14 is uniformly positive and respectful. The resolution was agreed to by both chambers, indicating broad bipartisan or noncontroversial support for honoring a well-regarded community figure. The language emphasizes admiration, gratitude, and sadness at his passing, with no evidence of opposition or debate in the available record.
There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the measure is a memorial resolution celebrating an individual’s life and achievements, it appears to have been noncontroversial and passed without recorded committee debate or vote opposition. Any discussion would likely have centered on his accomplishments and community impact rather than policy differences.