2026 SESSION

ENROLLED

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 224

Celebrating the life of John Christopher Welborn.

Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026

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

WHEREAS, John Christopher Welborn, a passionate musician in King George who was well known for his kindness, loyalty, and service to others, died on November 2, 2025; and

WHEREAS, John Christopher “Chris” Welborn was born on July 23, 1971, and was the only child of John and Ann Welborn; and

WHEREAS, Chris Welborn pursued a career in the music industry and relished every opportunity to perform, finding joy in every note and rhythm; and

WHEREAS, Chris Welborn has most recently served as the bassist for the classic rock and country band Skinny Wallace; and

WHEREAS, Chris Welborn loved to share his extensive musical knowledge with others, especially his son, Matthew, who followed in his father's footsteps in the music industry; and

WHEREAS, Chris Welborn will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his son, Matthew; his loving companion, Erin Harnett; 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 John Christopher Welborn; and, be it

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