Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR245: Commending St. Johns Lodge No. 144 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 20, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 245 Commending St. Johns Lodge No. 144 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 WHEREAS, for 200 years, St. Johns Lodge No. 144 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons has cultivated bonds of fellowship between residents of Charlotte County and created opportunities for leadership development, charitable outreach, and community engagement; and WHEREAS, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Virginia on December 13, 1826, St. Johns Lodge No. 144 is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in Charlotte County and was established during a period of significant civic growth in Southside Virginia; and WHEREAS, St. Johns Lodge No. 144 was founded by William B. Daniel, who served as its first worshipful master, along with John W. Daniel, Thomas H. Watkins, Richard H. Cardwell, James T. Henry, Benjamin F. Roberts, Samuel P. Daniel, William A. Booker, John Harvey, and Thomas J. Harvey; and WHEREAS, St. Johns Lodge No. 144, which was located in Charlotte Court House, grew and thrived in its early years and remained active during the Civil War, becoming one of the most stable lodges in rural Virginia by the end of the 19th century thanks to the interwoven family networks that sustained membership and operations; and WHEREAS, multiple generations of the same families …
Sponsors
- Thomas Wright (R, 50) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR245ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106504D
Common questions
- What is HR245?
- HR245 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending St. Johns Lodge No. 144 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
- What is the status of HR245?
- Passed both chambers as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR245ER) (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR245?
- Thomas Wright (R, 50).
- Where is the official record for HR245?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR245
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