Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2098: Commending Dance's Sporting Goods.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2098 Commending Dance's Sporting Goods. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Dance's Sporting Goods, an esteemed purveyor of hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle equipment and products that is currently based in Colonial Heights, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026; and WHEREAS, Dance's Sporting Goods was founded in Petersburg in 1976 by brothers Forrest and Marlon Dance and their father W.F. Dance, who started without experience operating a sporting goods store, yet possessed the work ethic, family support, and drive to make their vision a success; and WHEREAS, as Dance's Sporting Goods' reputation grew, the business steadily expanded to feature new product lines and developed engaging promotions and events, such as its truckload ammunition sales and gun auctions, to draw in more customers; and WHEREAS, in the 1990s, Dance's Sporting Goods operated store locations in Emporia and Waverly, and then later relocated its Petersburg store to Colonial Heights, where it has proudly served the community for many years; and WHEREAS, Dance's Sporting Goods' dedication to quality and service has earned the trust of countless customers across several generations, all of whom have come to rely on the store as the unrivaled destination for their hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle needs; and WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Dance's Sporting Goods are …
Sponsors
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74) · primary sponsor
- H. Wachsmann (R, 83)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2098ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200129D
Common questions
- What is HR2098?
- HR2098 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Dance's Sporting Goods.
- What is the status of HR2098?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2098ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2098?
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR2098?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2098
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