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SJ 407

Commending Hollin Hills.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Krizek and 1 co-sponsor

Commends Hollin Hills as a masterful mid-century modern neighborhood and honors its historical significance and 75-year legacy without creating new laws or obligations.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ407ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 407

Summary of SJ407ER — Senate Joint Resolution Commending Hollin Hills

Overview

Senate Joint Resolution No. 407 (SJ407ER) is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing and commending Hollin Hills, a historic mid-century modern neighborhood in Fairfax County, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary (celebrated in 2024). The enrolled text expresses the General Assembly’s admiration for the community’s design, history, and contributions to the Commonwealth and directs a copy of the resolution to be presented to the Civic Association of Hollin Hills.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially commend Hollin Hills for its distinctive architectural character and post‑World War II development.
  • Acknowledge the neighborhood’s historical significance, community identity, and longstanding preservation of landscape aesthetics.
  • Provide a formal gesture of appreciation from the Commonwealth to the Civic Association of Hollin Hills.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly hereby commends Hollin Hills as “a masterpiece of mid-century modern architectural design and post-war development.”
  • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to the Civic Association of Hollin Hills as a symbol of admiration for its history and contributions to the Commonwealth.
  • The resolution rests on a factual recital of Hollin Hills’ history, development, and recognitions (see Background section below).

Background and Context (as cited in the resolution)

  • Hollin Hills is a historic neighborhood in the Hybla Valley area of Fairfax County, celebrated for mid-century modern architecture and innovative landscaping.
  • Roots trace to 1946 when Robert Davenport purchased 225 acres; named after Hollin Hall Plantation (linked to George Mason).
  • Architect Charles Goodman contributed hallmark designs; early units include Unit No. 1 (1949) and Unit No. 2 (also 1949).
  • The Hollin Hills Community Association (now the Civic Association of Hollin Hills) formed around 1950; New Hollin Hills added in 1956, expanding to over 450 homes.
  • 1987: Design Review Committee established to preserve character; numerous awards; listed on Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites and (in 2013) Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places.
  • Last home completed in 1971; 75th anniversary celebrated in 2024; notable residents have contributed to the Commonwealth and nation.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Civic Association of Hollin Hills (formerly Hollin Hills Community Association) and residents.
  • Secondary: General public and Commonwealth stakeholders interested in historic preservation and architectural heritage.

Procedural/Timeline Information

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025.
  • Enrolled: SJ407ER (as passed by both chambers).
  • House action: Agreed by the House of Delegates on February 20, 2025 (voice vote).
  • Senate action: Agreed by the Senate on February 19, 2025 (voice vote).
  • Final status: Enrolled/Signed as SJ407ER movement.

Impact

  • No new laws, regulations, or fiscal obligations are created.
  • Serves as a formal, ceremonial acknowledgment of Hollin Hills’ historical and architectural significance and its 75-year legacy.

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

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