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HR 93

Commending Billiken's Smokehouse.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Cole

HR 93 ceremonially recognizes Billiken's Smokehouse for its contributions to Fredericksburg since 2014 and directs a formal copy of the resolution to be presented to the business.

Bill text as passed House (HR93ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 93

Summary of Bill HR 93 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commends Billiken's Smokehouse, a Fredericksburg-based barbecue restaurant, for its history, community service, and contributions to the local economy and quality of life.
  • It recognizes the establishment as a longstanding local business that supports community events, offers on-site and off-site catering, and operates from a historic downtown location.

Key Provisions

  • Formal Recognition: The House of Delegates expresses admiration and commendation for Billiken's Smokehouse.
  • Presentation: The Clerk of the House is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Billiken's Smokehouse as an official expression of the House’s appreciation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Billiken's Smokehouse, its owners, staff, and supporters in Fredericksburg and the surrounding region.
  • Secondary: The Fredericksburg community and Commonwealth of Virginia, which benefit from the acknowledged contributions of the local business.

Context and Details

  • The resolution highlights:
    • The restaurant’s origins and service since 2014, including past catering and retail efforts at venues such as Lake Anna Winery and Miller Farms Market.
    • Its relocation to the Chimneys, a historic 18th-century Georgian-style home in downtown Fredericksburg listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975.
    • Operations, such as using a 1,000-gallon wood smoker to produce barbecue items and offering both on-site and off-site catering, with event space and a large outdoor patio.
    • The broader impact on the community by providing a gathering place and contributing to Fredericksburg’s local economy and dining scene.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Enactment History:
    • 2026-02-09: Presented and laid on Speaker’s table.
    • 2026-02-16: Engrossed by the House; agreed to by the House by voice vote.
    • 2026-04-16: Bill text as passed House (HR93ER).
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is a member of the House of Delegates, with Co-sponsor Josh Cole.

Practical Implications

  • This is a ceremonial/recognition measure, not a law or regulatory change.
  • It serves to publicly acknowledge and honor Billiken's Smokehouse and may enhance public awareness and goodwill for the business.
  • No new government programs, funding, or state mandates are created by this bill.

Bottom Line

HR 93 is a commemorative resolution praising Billiken's Smokehouse for its contributions to Fredericksburg since 2014, its historic location, and its role in the community, with formal recognition and a ceremonial copy to be presented to the business.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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