Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2087: Commending Madison County.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
An act of the Virginia General Assembly from a portion of Culpeper County and named in honor of President James Madison, a testament to its direct connections to the founding generation of the United States; and.
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
an act of the Virginia General Assembly from a portion of Culpeper County and named in honor of President James Madison, a testament to its direct connections to the founding generation of the United States; and WHEREAS, Madison County is home to Rapidan Camp, established in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover as Hoover Camp, which is now recognized as the first presidential retreat in the United States and a precursor to modern presidential retreats; and WHEREAS, lands within Madison County were acquired for the establishment and expansion of Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s, reflecting the county's role in preserving the Commonwealth's natural beauty and providing public access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, including Old Rag, the number one trailhead of the park; and WHEREAS, Madison County is also associated with the Honorable James Lawson Kemper, a former speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia governor, whose residence, the Kemper Mansion, is located in Madison, further reflecting Madison County's connections to significant periods in the Commonwealth's history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Madison County hereby be commended for its role in the development of the Commonwealth and the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of …
Sponsors
- Karen Hamilton (R, 62) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2087ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200120D
Common questions
- What is HR2087?
- HR2087 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Madison County.
- What does HR2087 do?
- In its own words: An act of the Virginia General Assembly from a portion of Culpeper County and named in honor of President James Madison, a testament to its direct connections to the founding generation of the United States; and.
- What is the status of HR2087?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2087ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2087?
- Karen Hamilton (R, 62).
- Where is the official record for HR2087?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2087
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