Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR292: Commending Melinda Dalton.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 13, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 292 Commending Melinda Dalton. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, Melinda Dalton, a receptionist at Danville Dental Associates and an active and engaged member of the Danville community, was named the Danville Kiwanis Citizen of the Year, one of the city's highest honors, on December 4, 2025, at the Danville Golf Club; and WHEREAS, Melinda Dalton has given generously of her time for the benefit of the Danville community as a leader and member of a number of service organizations, including the American Heart Association, God's Pit Crew, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the United Way, and the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association; and WHEREAS, Melinda Dalton has nurtured the health and well-being of young people and families through numerous endeavors, including her efforts to support pediatric trauma centers in the region and a national initiative to end maternal and neonatal tetanus; and WHEREAS, as a result of her hard work, dedication, and commitment to assisting youth and families in need, Melinda Dalton has embodied the spirit of community service and made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Melinda Dalton for being named …
Sponsors
- Madison Whittle (R, 49) · primary sponsor
- Phillips, Eric (R, 48)
- Mulchi, Tammy (R, 9)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ292ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Agreed to by Senate by 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 26109056D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 12, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR292?
- HJR292 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Melinda Dalton.
- What is the status of HJR292?
- Passed both chambers as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ292ER) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR292?
- Madison Whittle (R, 49), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR292?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR292
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