2026 SESSION

ENROLLED

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 133

Celebrating the life of Evan Morgan Jewell.

Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026

WHEREAS, Evan Morgan Jewell, a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend who was an active member of the Winchester community, died on February 2, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Evan Jewell was born in Fairfax to John and Susan Jewell and spent much of his youth in Winchester; he cultivated his lifelong love of aquatics in his youth, swimming in the summer league at Stonebrook Club and competing year-round with the Winchester Swim Team; and

WHEREAS, Evan Jewell was educated as a homeschool student, then earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Messiah College in Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the swim team; and

WHEREAS, Evan Jewell was a master mason with Spurmont Lodge No. 98 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; he was also honored by Virginia 4-H as a 4-H All Star for his contributions to agriculture and helped protect the Commonwealth's natural resources as a member of the Winchester-Frederick County Conservation Club; and

WHEREAS, outside of his career and community service, Evan Jewell was an avid Magic: The Gathering trading card game player and earned a third-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate; he was happiest while enjoying life's simple moments and making lasting memories with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Evan Jewell enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Opequon Presbyterian Church in Frederick County; and

WHEREAS, Evan Jewell will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Mariel; his parents, John and Susan; his twin brother, Blair; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Evan Morgan Jewell, a highly admired member of the Winchester community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Evan Morgan Jewell as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.