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HJ 599

Commending Medlin Art Gallery.

2025 Regular Session

Virginia General Assembly formally commends Medlin Art Gallery for 40 years of cultural contribution in Leesburg, recognizing owners Shirley and Pat Medlin.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ599ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 599

Summary of House Joint Resolution No. 599 (HJ599ER)

Overview

HJ599ER is a ceremonial, nonbinding resolution recognizing Medlin Art Gallery in Leesburg, Virginia, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The measure commends the gallery for its contributions to the fine arts community and its role in promoting original artwork, prints, and museum-quality framing services.

  • Bill number: HJ599 (Enrolled as HJ599ER)
  • Title: Commending Medlin Art Gallery
  • Sponsor: Delegate Martinez
  • Introduced: February 5, 2025
  • Status: Passed the House and Senate; enrolled (HJ599ER)
  • Key purpose: Public expression of admiration and recognition from the General Assembly

What the bill does

  • Officially commends Medlin Art Gallery for more than four decades of cultural contribution in Leesburg.
  • Recognizes the gallery’s establishment in 1984 and its representation of local, national, and international artists.
  • Highlights the gallery’s offerings, including original paintings, limited edition lithographs, antique prints, etchings, engravings, maps, and related works.
  • Emphasizes the gallery’s specialization in museum-quality custom framing with hundreds of frame options from top brands.
  • Acknowledges awards received, including a Public Art Award from the Town of Leesburg at the 10th Annual Business Appreciation Awards in 2011.
  • Proclaims the gallery a trusted art dealer in Leesburg and commemorates its 40th anniversary.

Provisions and language of note

  • The resolution states, in essence, that the General Assembly commends Medlin Art Gallery and expresses admiration for its contributions to the regional fine arts community.
  • It directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Shirley and Pat Medlin, the owners of Medlin Art Gallery.

Who is affected

  • Medlin Art Gallery and its owners, Shirley and Pat Medlin, receive formal recognition.
  • The Leesburg community and the broader Virginia fine-arts community benefit from public acknowledgment of local cultural institutions.
  • The measure has symbolic/ceremonial significance and does not authorize spending, alter law, or create regulatory obligations.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduced: February 5, 2025
  • House actions: Engrossed (Feb 10, 2025); Agreed to by the House by voice vote (Feb 10, 2025)
  • Senate actions: Agreed to by the Senate (Feb 13, 2025)
  • Enrolled: February 2025
  • Final status: Enrolled as HJ599ER; bill text as passed by both chambers

Impact

  • Primarily ceremonial; serves to publicly recognize and celebrate a local arts institution.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are associated with the resolution.
  • May be used in public relations and community materials to highlight the gallery’s contributions to the arts ecosystem.

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

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