Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2117: Commending the Northern Virginia Chorale.
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. 2117 Commending the Northern Virginia Chorale. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, for 50 seasons, the Northern Virginia Chorale has enriched the cultural life of the Commonwealth and elevated the performing arts in the region by presenting distinguished choral music from a variety of genres; and WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Chorale was founded by the Reverend Jack and Marianne Martin in 1975 and greatly expanded its programs and rich variety of musical selections under the leadership of Robert S. Webb, Jr., who served as artistic director from 1982 to 2024; and WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Chorale traditionally presents three major performances each season, including its Holiday Concert in December, Masterworks Concert in March, and Spring Concert in May, offering audiences throughout Northern Virginia opportunities to experience live choral music; and WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Chorale has also performed at venues throughout the Washington, D.C., region, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Washington National Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and other notable cultural institutions throughout the metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Chorale strengthens international cultural ties through exchange programs and partnerships with composers and other vocal ensembles across Europe, performing at venues in England, France, Italy, …
Sponsors
- Kathy Tran (D, 18) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2117ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200136D
Common questions
- What is HR2117?
- HR2117 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Northern Virginia Chorale.
- What is the status of HR2117?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2117ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2117?
- Kathy Tran (D, 18).
- Where is the official record for HR2117?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2117
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