Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR91: Commending Halifax Pharmacy.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 16, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 91 Commending Halifax Pharmacy. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2026 WHEREAS, Halifax Pharmacy, a distinguished business in South Boston that had admirably served its patients and customers for the past 130 years, closed its doors for the last time on September 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, with a history dating back to the 19th century, Halifax Pharmacy was a community institution in South Boston, with many customers who had been loyal patrons for decades; and WHEREAS, Halifax Pharmacy was purchased in 2020 by Stephen Anderson, PharmD, who had worked at the pharmacy for nearly a decade after receiving his doctor of pharmacy degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy in 2010; and WHEREAS, Halifax Pharmacy served more than 10,000 patients each year, representing more than a quarter of the population of Halifax County, underscoring the tremendous impact the business had on the health and well-being of the community; and WHEREAS, at the time of its closure, Halifax Pharmacy was notably the last independent pharmacy in Halifax County, a testament to the hard work and determination of its owner and staff; and WHEREAS, the memory of Halifax Pharmacy and its legacy of service will be cherished in the South Boston and Halifax County communities for many years to come; now, therefore, …
Sponsors
- Tim Griffin (R, 53) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR91ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26101593D
Common questions
- What is HR91?
- HR91 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Halifax Pharmacy.
- What is the status of HR91?
- Passed both chambers as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR91ER) (April 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR91?
- Tim Griffin (R, 53).
- Where is the official record for HR91?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR91
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