2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 95
Celebrating the life of James Patrick Guy II.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 12, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026
WHEREAS, James Patrick Guy II, a respected attorney, a trusted leader within the Commonwealth's electric cooperative community and a former president of the Virginia Bar Association, died on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family; and
WHEREAS, born in San Jose, California, James “Jim” Guy lived a life shaped by curiosity, service, and global perspective, residing in locations across the United States and Europe, including New Jersey, Paris, Belgium, Germany, Fairfax, Charlottesville, Richmond, and Saxe in Charlotte County; and
WHEREAS, a proud alumnus of the University of Virginia, Jim Guy earned his bachelor's degree in 1987 and his law degree in 1990, becoming a “double 'Hoo” whose professional life reflected the highest ideals of the legal profession; and
WHEREAS, Jim Guy devoted his legal career to the service of others, with a particular focus on representing the Commonwealth's rural electric cooperatives and advancing the rule of law, earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike for his intellect, integrity, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Jim Guy served with distinction as the 128th president of the Virginia Bar Association, following years of dedicated leadership within the organization, including strengthening sections, expanding membership, and mentoring fellow attorneys across the Commonwealth; and