This article is about a Virginia state senator. For the Major League Baseball player, see Dick Stuart.
Richard Henry Stuart (born January 6, 1964) is an American politician and attorney. A Republican, he was elected to the Senate of Virginia in November 2007. He currently represents the 25th district, made up of nine counties and parts of two others in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and northern Piedmont, including all of Caroline County, Essex County, King George County, King William County, Lancaster County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County, Richmond County and Westmoreland County, as well as part of King and Queen County and Spotsylvania County.[1]
Stuart has represented Virginia's 28th Senate district since 2008. He is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources and also sits on the following Senate committees: Commerce and Labor; Courts of Justice; Finance; and Rules.[1]
Education reformedit
Stuart has advocated for allowing students to approve tuition increases at Virginia public colleges and universities. In 2019, he introduced a bill that would require students to vote on proposed tuition increases before the governing board is able to vote on them. Under the proposed legislation, a two-thirds majority of students would need to approve them.[4]
Robert E. Lee speechedit
In February 2018, Stuart gave a speech praising Robert E. Lee, resulting in Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, who normally presides over the Virginia Senate, choosing to walk off the podium rather than preside over the Senate during the speech.[5]
Combined sewer overflow reformedit
Stuart has been a pivotal figure in spearheading efforts to tackle combined sewer overflow outfalls in Virginia, with a particular focus on the cities of Richmond and Alexandria.[6]
Personal lifeedit
In 2016 he bought a 1,400 acre riverfront conservation easement near the Potomac River known as Stuart Plantation, and moved there with his family. The property was the site of a former plantation that had been in his family for generations until it was sold during the Great Depression. He was surprised to discover that riprap along the river shore contained cemetery headstones. Research by Virginia historians discovered that the markers were from Columbian Harmony Cemetery, a historic African-American burial ground in Washington, D.C., that was established in 1859 by the first burial society for free Blacks. It was in active use until 1959, then dug up and relocated in 1960. Approximately 37,000 bodies were reburied at National Harmony Memorial Park in Maryland, but the headstones were sold as scrap, including use in riprap. A nonprofit organization was formed to reclaim the gravestones, and as many as possible will be given to National Harmony. Stuart said he will work to create a parklike memorial along the Potomac to recognize any headstones that cannot be reclaimed.[7]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Senator Richard Stuart". Senate.virginia.gov. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2019-12-26.
^"Richard Stuart, Virginia Senator". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
^Lance–Star, James Scott Baron The Free. "Rashid hopes to unseat incumbent Stuart in 28th Senate District". Fredericksburg.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
^Hankerson, Mechelle (2019-12-24). "A Republican senator wants students to approve tuition increases before governing boards do". The Virginia Mercury. Retrieved 2019-12-26.
^Pope, Michael (January 31, 2018). "Efforts to Give Localities Choice Over Confederate Monuments Have Failed". WVTF. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^Vogelsong, Sarah (2022-02-14). "Senator pushes to speed up Richmond combined sewer fix". Virginia Mercury. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
^Schneider, Gregory S. (October 25, 2020). "A Virginia state senator found headstones on his property. It brought to light a historic injustice in D.C." The Washington Post. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
Sourcesedit
"Senator Richard Stuart: Conservative Leadership for the Virginia Senate". (Constituent/campaign website)
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Richard Stuart.
"Richard H Stuart". Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
. Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
"Senator Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)". Richmond Sunlight.
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This article is about a Virginia state senator For the Major League Baseball player see Dick Stuart Richard Henry Stuart born January 6 1964 is an American politician and attorney A Republican he was elected to the Senate of Virginia in November 2007 He currently represents the 25th district made up of nine counties and parts of two others in the Northern Neck Middle Peninsula and northern Piedmont including all of Caroline County Essex County King George County King William County Lancaster County Middlesex County Northumberland County Richmond County and Westmoreland County as well as part of King and Queen County and Spotsylvania County 1 Richard StuartStuart in 2021Member of the Virginia SenateIncumbentAssumed office January 9 2008Preceded byJohn ChichesterConstituency28th District 2008 2024 25th District 2024 Present Personal detailsBornRichard Henry Stuart 1964 01 06 January 6 1964 age 60 Fredericksburg Virginia U S Political partyRepublicanSpouseLisaChildren3ResidenceKing George County VirginiaAlma materVirginia Wesleyan College BA University of Richmond JD ProfessionAttorneyWebsitewww stuartforsenate comMilitary serviceBranch service United States Marine CorpsYears of service1984 1992 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Education reform 2 2 Robert E Lee speech 2 3 Combined sewer overflow reform 3 Personal life 4 References 4 1 Sources 5 External linksEarly life and education editStuart was born in Fredericksburg Virginia He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Wesleyan University and Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law 2 Stuart also studied international law at Emmanuel College Cambridge 3 Career editStuart has represented Virginia s 28th Senate district since 2008 He is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Conservation and Natural Resources and also sits on the following Senate committees Commerce and Labor Courts of Justice Finance and Rules 1 Education reform edit Stuart has advocated for allowing students to approve tuition increases at Virginia public colleges and universities In 2019 he introduced a bill that would require students to vote on proposed tuition increases before the governing board is able to vote on them Under the proposed legislation a two thirds majority of students would need to approve them 4 Robert E Lee speech edit In February 2018 Stuart gave a speech praising Robert E Lee resulting in Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax who normally presides over the Virginia Senate choosing to walk off the podium rather than preside over the Senate during the speech 5 Combined sewer overflow reform edit Stuart has been a pivotal figure in spearheading efforts to tackle combined sewer overflow outfalls in Virginia with a particular focus on the cities of Richmond and Alexandria 6 Personal life editIn 2016 he bought a 1 400 acre riverfront conservation easement near the Potomac River known as Stuart Plantation and moved there with his family The property was the site of a former plantation that had been in his family for generations until it was sold during the Great Depression He was surprised to discover that riprap along the river shore contained cemetery headstones Research by Virginia historians discovered that the markers were from Columbian Harmony Cemetery a historic African American burial ground in Washington D C that was established in 1859 by the first burial society for free Blacks It was in active use until 1959 then dug up and relocated in 1960 Approximately 37 000 bodies were reburied at National Harmony Memorial Park in Maryland but the headstones were sold as scrap including use in riprap A nonprofit organization was formed to reclaim the gravestones and as many as possible will be given to National Harmony Stuart said he will work to create a parklike memorial along the Potomac to recognize any headstones that cannot be reclaimed 7 References edit a b Senator Richard Stuart Senate virginia gov 2019 12 16 Retrieved 2019 12 26 Richard Stuart Virginia Senator Ballotpedia Retrieved 2020 06 24 Lance Star James Scott Baron The Free Rashid hopes to unseat incumbent Stuart in 28th Senate District Fredericksburg com Retrieved 2020 06 24 Hankerson Mechelle 2019 12 24 A Republican senator wants students to approve tuition increases before governing boards do The Virginia Mercury Retrieved 2019 12 26 Pope Michael January 31 2018 Efforts to Give Localities Choice Over Confederate Monuments Have Failed WVTF Retrieved February 19 2018 Vogelsong Sarah 2022 02 14 Senator pushes to speed up Richmond combined sewer fix Virginia Mercury Retrieved 2024 04 23 Schneider Gregory S October 25 2020 A Virginia state senator found headstones on his property It brought to light a historic injustice in D C The Washington Post Retrieved 26 October 2020 Sources edit Senator Richard Stuart Conservative Leadership for the Virginia Senate Constituent campaign website External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Richard Stuart Richard H Stuart Virginia Public Access Project Retrieved 2008 11 10 Election Results Virginia State Board of Elections Archived from the original on June 17 2010 Retrieved 2008 11 10 Senator Richard Stuart R Westmoreland Richmond Sunlight Senate of Virginia Preceded byJohn Chichester Member of the Virginia Senate from the 28th district2008 2024 Succeeded byBryce Reeves Preceded byCreigh Deeds Member of the Virginia Senate from the 25th district2024 Present Incumbent Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Richard Stuart amp oldid 1220405952, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
