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HR 2098

Commending Dance's Sporting Goods.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Mike Cherry and 1 co-sponsor

Commends Dance's Sporting Goods for 50 years serving Central Virginia's outdoor community and presents a commemorative copy to founders Forrest and Marlon Dance.

Bill text as passed House (HR2098ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2098

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (HR 2098)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Virginia, 2026 Special Session I
  • Title: Commending Dance's Sporting Goods
  • Sponsor: Representative Mike Cherry (Co-sponsor)

HR 2098 is a ceremonial resolution acknowledging and commending Dance's Sporting Goods on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize Dance's Sporting Goods for its 50-year history of operation in Virginia.
  • To express the House of Delegates’ admiration for the business and its contributions to the Central Virginia community and the Commonwealth.

Key Provisions and Provisions Categories

  • Declarative Finding: Acknowledges the founding and growth of Dance's Sporting Goods since 1976, including its origins in Petersburg and subsequent relocation to Colonial Heights.
  • Commendation: States that the House of Delegates commends the business for its legacy of service and impact on hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle markets.
  • Presentation Instruction: Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and present a commemorative copy of the resolution to the founders, Forrest and Marlon Dance.
  • Scope of Acknowledgment: Emphasizes the store’s role in serving multiple generations of customers and its significance within Central Virginia and the Commonwealth.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Dance's Sporting Goods: The business receives formal recognition and a ceremonial commendation.
  • Founders: Forrest and Marlon Dance are identified as the recipients of the commemorative copy.
  • General Public/Constituents: Public acknowledgment of a local business’s milestone may influence community pride and awareness of regional commerce.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction/Date: Introduced June 15, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Consideration: Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 15, 2026.
  • Legislative Nature: Purely ceremonial; no policy changes, funding, or regulatory actions are attached.
  • Action History: No further actions listed; typical next steps would be passage by the House and transmission to the Senate for consideration, if applicable, though ceremonial resolutions often pass with minimal procedural hurdles.

Summary Statement

HR 2098 serves to publicly honor Dance's Sporting Goods for its 50-year legacy, its role in Central Virginia’s retail and outdoor lifestyle economy, and its sustained community engagement. The resolution recognizes the founders' leadership and extends an official expression of admiration from the Virginia House of Delegates, with a commemorative copy to be presented to Forrest and Marlon Dance. No substantive policy or financial implications are attached.

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

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