Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR77: Commending Bell's Fine Clothing.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 77 Commending Bell's Fine Clothing. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2026 WHEREAS, for 95 years, Bell's Fine Clothing, owned and operated by the Shendow family, has provided high-quality apparel and services to the residents of Winchester and the surrounding region; and WHEREAS, Bell's Fine Clothing traces its roots to the visionary entrepreneur Sam Shendow, who began building a loyal clientele in the Shenandoah Valley as early as 1929; and WHEREAS, by 1931, Sam Shendow formally established his Winchester store under the distinguished name "Bell's," thereby creating a family-owned business founded on the twin pillars of quality apparel and personalized service; and WHEREAS, since that time, Bell's Fine Clothing has provided fine tailored suits and apparel, offering a level of craftsmanship, customer attention, and a sense of continuity that is increasingly rare in modern retail; and WHEREAS, now in its third generation of family management, Bell's Fine Clothing, located at 122 North Loudoun Street, remains a hallmark of Winchester's historic downtown district and a fixture of the community's economic vitality and character; and WHEREAS, on the occasion of this milestone 95-year celebration, Bell's Fine Clothing stands not only as a business success, but as a testament to continuity, local enterprise, and the enduring value of family legacy in Winchester and throughout the …
Sponsors
- Wiley, Bill (R, 32) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR77ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105738D
Common questions
- What is HR77?
- HR77 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Bell's Fine Clothing.
- What is the status of HR77?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR77ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR77?
- Wiley, Bill (R, 32).
- Where is the official record for HR77?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR77
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