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HJ 524

Commending Harris Funeral Homes.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tammy Mulchi and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia General Assembly commends Harris Funeral Homes for 68 years of service to families in Virginia and nearby North Carolina; ceremonial, nonbinding tribute.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ524ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 524

Summary: House Joint Resolution No. 524 (HJ524ER) — Commending Harris Funeral Homes

Purpose and Intent

  • HJ524ER is a ceremonial House Joint Resolution that commends Harris Funeral Homes for their 68 years of service to families in Southside Virginia and surrounding areas.
  • The measure expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for the Harris family’s longstanding, compassionate service and directs the Clerk of the House to present a copy of the resolution to Loretta Harris and William Harris, owners.

Background and Context

  • Harris Funeral Homes is described as a family-owned business with roots dating to 1956, beginning in Clarksville, Virginia, under Charles H. Harris and Loretta Harris.
  • The firm relocated in 1959 to a facility on Fourth Street and served Mecklenburg County and nearby North Carolina communities for 52 years.
  • William Harris joined the business in 1990 and expanded operations in 1991 by acquiring Giles Funeral Home in Chase City, forming Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services; a Buffalo Junction facility was added after a fire destroyed the Fourth Street building.
  • Current service areas include:
    • Virginia: Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, and Charlotte counties
    • North Carolina: Vance, Granville, and Person counties
  • The two operating locations are Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Chase City and C.H. Harris Funeral Home in Buffalo Junction.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution:
    • Commends Harris Funeral Homes on the occasion of its 68th anniversary.
    • Acknowledges the family’s history and expansion efforts.
    • Request the Clerk to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Loretta Harris and William Harris.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiaries are Harris Funeral Homes and its owners, Loretta Harris and William Harris.
  • Recognizes service to families in the regions served by the two locations.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025 (HJ524)
  • Patrons: Wright; Senate sponsor: Mulchi
  • House passage: Agreed to by the House by voice vote (January 27, 2025)
  • Senate passage: Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote (January 30, 2025)
  • Enrolled: January 2025
  • Final status: Bill text as passed by both chambers (HJ524ER) and listed as enrolled
  • Legislative actions show a ceremonial, non-fiscal nature with no regulatory changes.

Key Takeaway

  • HJ524ER serves as an official, non-binding commendation from Virginia’s General Assembly recognizing Harris Funeral Homes for 68 years of community service, marking the anniversary and acknowledging the family’s service across Virginia and North Carolina.

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

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