HJ 177 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Honorable Barry D. Knight, a former state official. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it solely commemorates his life and service. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2026, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures. This type of resolution does not create law or affect any legal rights or obligations.
HJ 84 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Friends of Dyke Marsh, a group dedicated to preserving Dyke Marsh, a protected natural area in Virginia. This bill does not create any legal requirements or affect any individuals or entities through policy changes. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Virginia General Assembly. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive legislative impact beyond expressing appreciation.
HJ 86 is a non-binding resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Mattie L. Palmore. It does not create any new laws, policies, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill passed both the House and Senate through routine procedural steps with no substantive debate. As a commemorative resolution, it serves only to formally honor an individual and has no practical impact on legislation or governance.
HJ 83 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Charles Frederick Downs, with no substantive policy provisions. It does not affect any individuals, groups, or policies, as it solely serves to commemorate his life. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate in February 2026, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures. This is a non-binding, symbolic gesture with no legislative impact beyond recognition.
HJ 85 is a ceremonial resolution commending Katie Register for her contributions. It does not create any new laws or affect policy, as it is a symbolic expression of appreciation from the legislature. The bill was unanimously passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes in February 2026. This type of resolution honors an individual without imposing any legal obligations or changes.
HJ 79 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for its work. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies or groups beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution passed both chambers with voice votes in early February 2026 as a symbolic gesture.
HJ 90 is a ceremonial resolution commending Cardell Patillo for their service within the Department of Health Administration (DHA). It does not create new policies or affect any specific group, as it is purely a formal expression of recognition. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2026. This type of resolution has no legal effect or practical impact beyond acknowledging an individual's contributions.
HJ 93 is a ceremonial resolution commending Walter Samson Howard III for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or programs. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate through voice votes in February 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding legal effect.
HJ 94 is a non-binding resolution commending Dr. Patricia Y. King for her contributions to public health. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The bill formally expresses legislative recognition of Dr. King's service through a ceremonial resolution. It passed both chambers with unanimous voice votes in February 2026.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 97) that formally commends the Save Brookvale History Committee for its efforts to preserve local historical sites. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or funding. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in early February 2026.
HJ 81 is a resolution commending Colonel Donald Caldwell of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for his service. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a ceremonial expression of recognition. The resolution was passed by the House via voice vote and is now pending in the next legislative chamber. This type of resolution honors an individual without implementing any concrete policy changes.
HJ 99 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Rotary Club of Front Royal for its community service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, regulations, or individuals beyond acknowledging the club's contributions. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate through voice votes in early February 2026. This type of bill serves only to express formal recognition, with no binding effect or practical impact on legislation.
