North Carolina House Honors the Life and Public Service of Former Representative Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr.

Original title: Honor Joe John, Former Member.

Last action · January 29, 2025: Adopted (House action)Sponsors: Cynthia Ball and 71 others

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What This Bill Does

The North Carolina House of Representatives adopted a to honor the life, memory, and public service of former State Representative Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr., following his passing on January 20, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to recognize a former member; no state funding, legal rights, or public services are altered.

Who It Affects

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Family of Joseph Robert John, Sr.

The family receives the official expression of sympathy and a transmitted copy of the adopted House resolution.

Key Facts

The North Carolina House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 18 to honor the life and memory of former Representative Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr.
Joseph Robert John, Sr. represented North Carolina House District 40 in Wake County from 2017 to 2025.
His public service career included serving as Director of the State Crime Lab, Acting Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
He passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.

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The Principal Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of Joseph Robert John, Sr.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Resolution 18?

The honors the life, memory, and public service of former State Representative Joseph "Joe" Robert John, Sr., and extends sympathy to his family.

Did this resolution change any laws or provide state funding?

No. This is a commemorative that alters no laws, provides no funding, and changes no public services.

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Jan 29, 2025HouseFloor
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