Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR169: Commending Emily Marlow Beck.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 169 Commending Emily Marlow Beck. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026 WHEREAS, Emily Marlow Beck was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year nominee for Virginia; and WHEREAS, Emily Marlow Beck is the third-generation owner of Marlow Motor Company, a family business founded in 1947 in the Shenandoah Valley; and WHEREAS, Emily Marlow Beck earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the American University Washington College of Law, then worked at a legal practice focusing on auto dealer compliance issues before joining the family business in 2010; and WHEREAS, Emily Marlow Beck is the first woman named as the Commonwealth's nominee for this distinguished award since 1998, a testament to her exemplary contributions as an industry leader and role model; and WHEREAS, an active and dedicated member of her community, Emily Marlow Beck has supported a wide array of industry and community causes for many years; and WHEREAS, under Emily Marlow Beck's guidance, Marlow Motor Company has expanded future-ready operations while fostering a culture grounded in innovation, integrity, and teamwork; and WHEREAS, Emily Marlow Beck created a Cares Committee at her dealerships to unite dealership team members in community-focused initiatives, such as animal shelter …
Sponsors
- Oates, Delores (R, 31) · primary sponsor
- French, Timmy (R, 1)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ169ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108342D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 5, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR169?
- HJR169 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Emily Marlow Beck.
- What is the status of HJR169?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ169ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR169?
- Oates, Delores (R, 31), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR169?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR169
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