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HR 2161

Commending Patrick's Hardware.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Virgil Thornton

The resolution commends Patrick’s Hardware for 130 years of operation and its impact on Hampton’s economy and community.

Bill text as passed House (HR2161ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2161

Overview

This measure is a House of Delegates resolution (HR 2161) from Virginia, introduced in Special Session I of 2026. Its purpose is ceremonial: to commend and recognize Patrick’s Hardware for its long-standing role in the Hampton community.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary objective is to honor Patrick’s Hardware on the occasion of its 130th anniversary (celebrated in 2025).
  • The resolution expresses admiration for the store’s history, family leadership, commitment to customer service, and contributions to the local economy and community.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition: The resolution explicitly commends Patrick’s Hardware for 130 years of operation and service.
  • Historical Narrative: The document provides a concise history of the business, including:
    • Establishment in 1895 by W.T. Patrick as a general store in Hampton.
    • Transition to hardware-focused operations and rebranding to Patrick’s Hardware.
    • Generational leadership: A. Woodfin Patrick, Jr. (joined 1947) and Cary E. Patrick, Jr. (joined 1976) as the third generation.
    • Current ownership by Cary Patrick’s sons, Ryan Patrick and Cary Patrick III.
    • Expansion into lawn and garden products, marine/boating accessories, and the creation of Patrick’s Glass in 1995 to commemorate the 100th anniversary.
  • Formal Resolution Language: The House resolves to commend Patrick’s Hardware and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and present a copy of the resolution as an expression of admiration for the business’s contributions to Hampton’s economy and to generations of customers.

Affected Parties

  • Patrick’s Hardware (the business): Recognized and publicly praised.
  • Hampton community: Benefit from recognition of a locally owned, historic business that has contributed to the local economy and service landscape.
  • General public/constituents: Indirectly affected through acknowledgment of local heritage and business activity.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: Introduced in 2026 Special Session I and laid on the Speaker’s table on June 20, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Delegate (or Representative) Thornton, with Co-sponsor Virgil Thornton.
  • Effect: As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, appropriations, or regulatory changes. Its effect is formal commendation and documentation.

Summary

HR 2161 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing Patrick’s Hardware for its 130-year history, longstanding family leadership, and impact on Hampton’s economy and community life. It documents the business’s origins, evolution, and expansions, and formalizes the praise in a copy to be presented to the owners.

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

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