Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR406: Commending Ernest Eugene Copenhaver, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 406 Commending Ernest Eugene Copenhaver, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, Ernest Eugene Copenhaver, Jr., a fifth-generation cattle producer from Meadowview in Washington County, was installed in 2026 as president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, the oldest and largest organization representing cattle farmers and ranchers in the United States; and WHEREAS, Ernest Eugene "Gene" Copenhaver, Jr., was raised on his family's farm in the Lodi community, where his parents, Ernest and Alberta Copenhaver, instilled in him a deep respect for the land, a commitment to community service, and a lifelong dedication to the beef industry, modeling values of stewardship, integrity, and producer advocacy that continue to guide his leadership today; and WHEREAS, Copenhaver Brothers Farms, Inc., was founded by Ernest Copenhaver and his brother, S. B. Copenhaver, Jr., formalizing a family farming legacy dating back to the mid-1800s and establishing a diversified operation that evolved over time to reflect changing agricultural markets and regional strengths; and WHEREAS, with the steadfast support of his wife, Jodi, and the encouragement of their children and grandchildren, Gene Copenhaver, along with his son Will, now manages Copenhaver Brothers Farms as a stocker cattle operation focused on forage-based production, careful risk management, and long-term sustainability, exemplifying the generational resilience and adaptability of Virginia's …
Sponsors
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR406ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109604D
Common questions
- What is HR406?
- HR406 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Ernest Eugene Copenhaver, Jr.
- What is the status of HR406?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR406ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR406?
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44).
- Where is the official record for HR406?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR406
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