Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR209: Commending the Community Foundation.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 209 Commending the Community Foundation. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, in 2025, the Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that manages and distributes charitable giving in the Rappahannock River region, provided thousands of dollars of educator-focused grants to support critical investments in classrooms, literacy programs, employment opportunities, and student support services in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County; and WHEREAS, the Community Foundation's work is possible through generous donations from individuals, families, local businesses, corporate partners, and other community organizations; and WHEREAS, the Community Foundation's educator grants empower teachers, librarians, coaches, and school leaders to enrich the learning experience and foster student success, reflecting the idea that students thrive when educators receive the proper resources; and WHEREAS, grants from the Community Foundation supported the QUEST Program at John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center, which helps nontraditional students finish their high school diplomas or obtain a GED, and professional development for QUEST staff members; and WHEREAS, the Community Foundation's grants supported math and reading programs at Lafayette Elementary School, Spanish language and culture classes and athletics programs at Walker-Grant Middle School, and library collection development at James Monroe High School; and WHEREAS, the Community Foundation's grants also supported the Garden Sprouts preschool program …
Sponsors
- Phillip Scott (R, 63) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ209ER)
- : 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 26107190D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 11, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR209?
- HJR209 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Community Foundation.
- What is the status of HJR209?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ209ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR209?
- Phillip Scott (R, 63).
- Where is the official record for HJR209?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR209
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