Senate Joint Resolution 66 is a commendatory resolution honoring Jennifer Ney, a training manager at Nestlé Purina PetCare, for being named the 2025 Virginia “Woman of the Year” by the Virginia affiliate of Women in Manufacturing. The resolution recites her more than two decades of experience in training and leadership, her role overseeing workforce development at the King William County facility, and her contributions to employee training, compliance, process improvement, and leadership development.
The resolution also recognizes Ney’s broader service to Women in Manufacturing Virginia, describing her as a mentor, advocate, and role model for women pursuing careers in manufacturing. It directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to her as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her achievements and contributions to manufacturing in the Commonwealth.
SJ66 does not change state law, create new regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial and symbolic: it formally recognizes an individual and highlights the importance of workforce development, manufacturing careers, and women’s advancement in the industry. The resolution may also serve to elevate public awareness of Women in Manufacturing Virginia and the role of manufacturing employers in the Commonwealth.
The available record shows unanimous and positive sentiment. The resolution was agreed to by both the Senate and the House of Delegates, and the bill text is entirely laudatory. There are no recorded committee transcripts, floor debates, or votes indicating opposition or concern, suggesting broad bipartisan support for the commendation.
No notable points of contention are evident in the bill text or available legislative history. Because SJ66 is a nonbinding commendation, it does not appear to have raised policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal objections. The only substantive emphasis is on celebrating Jennifer Ney’s professional accomplishments and her support for women in manufacturing.