Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR429: Commending Friendship Retirement Community.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 429 Commending Friendship Retirement Community. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, in 1966, a visionary group of community leaders established Friendship Retirement Community with the mission of providing compassionate care, dignity, and support to older adults in Southwest Virginia; and WHEREAS, for six decades, Friendship Retirement Community has remained steadfast in its commitment to serving seniors through a nonprofit model rooted in service, innovation, and respect for the generations who built our communities; and WHEREAS, Friendship Retirement Community has grown to become one of the largest employers in the region, with more than 1,100 dedicated team members serving approximately 1,500 residents across multiple campuses in the Roanoke and Salem region; and WHEREAS, Friendship Retirement Community provides a comprehensive range of services designed to support aging with dignity, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, home health, physician services, and wellness programs; and WHEREAS, Friendship Retirement Community's mission extends beyond housing and health care to fostering vibrant community life through social engagement, lifelong learning, intergenerational programming, wellness initiatives, and meaningful resident experiences; and WHEREAS, as a nonprofit organization, Friendship Retirement Community remains deeply committed to ensuring residents who have outlived their financial resources continue to receive compassionate care, reflecting the organization's enduring promise that no resident will …
Sponsors
- Austin, Terry (R, 37) · primary sponsor
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR429ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109554D
Common questions
- What is HR429?
- HR429 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Friendship Retirement Community.
- What is the status of HR429?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR429ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR429?
- Austin, Terry (R, 37), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR429?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR429
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