The Virginia House of Delegates on Jan. 17 took time on the floor for ceremonial recognitions and adopted resolutions honoring two Virginians.

Clerk reported House Resolution 481 commending L. Douglas Wilder; the transcript states the resolution was agreed to by the House on Jan. 16 and was presented on the floor Jan. 17. Delegates delivered a series of tributes recalling Wilders public career as lieutenant governor, state senator, governor and later mayor of Richmond. Delegate Carr, a member of the Richmond delegation, praised Wilders long record of public service and said his example influenced the presence of diverse representation in the chamber. "Leadership means to lead. You don't fill a category. You're not filling a slot," Delegate Carr said, urging members to "measure up to his example."

Later in the morning calendar, the House considered Joint Resolution 279 commending Reverend Dr. Kirkland R. Walton. The clerk called the resolution and the chamber adopted it by voice vote; the clerk recorded "The resolution is agreed to." The transcript records floor recognition and the voice vote but does not provide a roll-call tally for the adoption of Joint Resolution 279.

The recognitions included a center-aisle presentation for Governor Wilder; several delegates spoke in the chamber to celebrate his 94th birthday and public service. The transcript records the remarks, welcomes to guests in the gallery and subsequent unanimous or voice approval of the ceremonial resolutions, but it does not record detailed amendments, policy changes or accompanying motions beyond the customary voice approvals.