2026 SESSION

ENROLLED

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 184

Celebrating the life of Cecil Heber Breeden, Jr.

Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026

WHEREAS, Cecil Heber Breeden, Jr., an accomplished barber and businessman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Orange County community, died on July 28, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Cecil “Sonny” Breeden, affectionately known by friends and family as “the Mayor of Madison Road,” was the owner and operator of Madison Road Barber Shop in Orange County for 49 years; and

WHEREAS, with his warm and affable nature, Sonny Breeden helped countless customers look their best while creating an inviting space where conversation flowed easily and new friendships and bonds were forged; and

WHEREAS, Sonny Breeden had a lifelong love for horseback riding; despite a serious accident in 1974 that left him with lasting injuries, he remained positive and persevered, ultimately returning to the saddle in his later years; and

WHEREAS, Sonny Breeden enjoyed visiting antique car shows and riding his electric bicycle around town but was happiest of all when spending quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were his pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, Sonny Breeden will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Joan; his children, Sabrina and Don, and their families; 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 Cecil Heber Breeden, Jr., an icon of the Orange County community whose abundant kindness and generosity touched countless lives; and, be it

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