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HR 2142

Commending Chiles Family Orchards.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Alex Askew and 36 co-sponsors

Declares Chiles Family Orchards commended for the world-record heaviest peach and acknowledges its community role and agritourism without changing laws or funding.

Bill text as passed House (HR2142ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2142

Overview

This bill is a House of Delegates resolution (HR 2142) introduced in Virginia during Special Session I in 2026. Its primary purpose is ceremonial: to commend Chiles Family Orchards for achieving a Guinness World Record for the heaviest peach and to recognize the farm’s longstanding role in the community. The resolution does not create new law, authorize spending, or impose obligations beyond formal recognition.

Main purpose and intent

  • Public commendation of Chiles Family Orchards for setting a Guinness World Record for the heaviest peach.
  • Acknowledgment of the farm’s history, community role, and leadership under owner Henry Chiles.
  • Celebration of agricultural achievement and local agritourism, including the farm’s ongoing “pick your own” operations and educational/ community presence.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares that Chiles Family Orchards is commended for the world-record heaviest peach (828.5 grams, approximately 1 lb 13 oz), verified September 10, 2025.
  • Notes factors contributing to the record (unseasonal early April frost reducing fruit per tree, followed by a wet spring/early summer fostering large fruit).
  • States that the farm plans to produce a replica of the world-record fruit for display at the orchard.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare and present an official copy of the resolution to Henry Chiles as a formal expression of admiration and best wishes.

Beneficiaries and affected parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Chiles Family Orchards and its leadership, especially owner Henry Chiles.
  • Community impact: Public recognition of a local agricultural business, highlighting local farming heritage, the Charlottesville region’s agricultural economy, and agritourism.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and presented June 18, 2026, and laid on the Speaker’s table the same day.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor, with a co-sponsor listed as Katrina Callsen.
  • As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial function and typically would be adopted without impact on state laws or budgets.

Notes

  • The bill does not authorize funding, regulate conduct, or modify regulatory or tax regimes.
  • Its value lies in formal recognition and public acknowledgement of local achievement and community contribution.

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

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