Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2020: Commending the Eden Center.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 23, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2020 Commending the Eden Center. Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, the Eden Center in Falls Church has played a unique role as the heart of the vibrant Vietnamese American community in Northern Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Eden Center traces its deepest roots to the growth of the Vietnamese community in the Commonwealth after the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, an event that marked the end of the Republic of Vietnam and the conclusion of the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, after what became known as "Black April," thousands of Vietnamese refugees settled in Northern Virginia, leading to the creation of community hubs, such as Little Saigon in Clarendon; and WHEREAS, in 1984, the Eden Center was established in Falls Church and quickly became the cultural heart of the Vietnamese American community, allowing local residents and visitors to find traditional Vietnamese cuisine, clothing, art, jewelry, and other items; and WHEREAS, today, the Eden Center supports more than 120 businesses, many of which were founded by the original Vietnamese immigrants who came to the Commonwealth after Black April and are still owned and operated by their descendants; and WHEREAS, the Eden Center hosts numerous community events, including celebrations for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Tet, …
Sponsors
- Saddam Salim (D, 37) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2020ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200093D
Common questions
- What is SR2020?
- SR2020 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Eden Center.
- What is the status of SR2020?
- Passed both chambers as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2020ER) (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2020?
- Saddam Salim (D, 37).
- Where is the official record for SR2020?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2020
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