Bill Text: VA SJR175 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Josh Neuman.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-08 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ175ER) [SJR175 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-SJR175-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Josh Neuman, a talented longboarder, filmmaker, content creator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who thrilled millions of viewers all over the world with his YouTube videos, died on February 3, 2022, after an airplane crash; and
WHEREAS, born in North Carolina, Josh Neuman began making skateboarding videos in his neighborhood at the age of 12; he quickly gained notoriety for his incredible skill and subsequently began filming breathtaking runs through beautiful locales around the world; and
WHEREAS, a fearless adventurer with a passion for extreme sports, Josh Neuman skated through scenic vistas in Laguna Beach, California, around hairpin curves in Norway, and down winding mountain roads in the Alps; and
WHEREAS, Josh Neuman produced the most-watched skateboarding video on YouTube, "Raw Run: Race Against the Storm," which had been viewed more than 106 million times as of February 2022; and
WHEREAS, as an admired social media influencer, Josh Neuman worked with high-profile brands like Prada, Sony, Lexus, and GoPro at the young age of 21; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, Josh Neuman founded NeuVision Skate Co., which sells his preferred version of longboard, as well as a clothing line, and he donated 100 percent of the profits from his initial launch to an organization building wells for communities with limited access to clean water; and
WHEREAS, Josh Neuman will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Josh Neuman will be most remembered for the effect he had on others through his positive outlook on life; he always encouraged everyone to follow their passion and "live a good story"; 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 Josh Neuman; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Josh Neuman as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
