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HR 90

Commending Sweet Briar College.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Griffin

The Virginia House commends Sweet Briar College on its 125th anniversary, highlighting its history, programs, and impact as a private women’s liberal arts college.

Bill text as passed House (HR90ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 90

Summary of House Resolution 90 (2026 Session, Virginia) — Commending Sweet Briar College

Purpose and Intent

  • HR 90 is a House of Delegates resolution commending Sweet Briar College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
  • The resolution expresses admiration for the institution’s history, contributions, and ongoing commitments to women’s education and leadership.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recognition of Sweet Briar College as a private, women’s liberal arts college located in Amherst County, Virginia.
  • Acknowledgement of the college’s founding history, dating to 1901, and its campus heritage, including:
    • The campus on land formerly known as the Sweet Briar plantation.
    • 22 Georgian-style buildings designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Historical and cultural acknowledgments:
    • The college honors the Monacan Indians who previously inhabited the region.
    • A memorialization of enslaved persons who lived and worked on the Sweet Briar plantation.
  • Emphasis on the college’s programs and impact:
    • ABET-certified engineering curriculum.
    • A working greenhouse and a nationally recognized equestrian program.
    • The college’s role in promoting civic participation, environmental stewardship, and leadership among its alumnae.
  • Formal action:
    • The House of Delegates “commends” Sweet Briar College on its 125th anniversary.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and present a commemorative copy of the resolution to the college as an expression of admiration.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Sweet Briar College: Recognized and commended by the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • No new statutory requirements, funding changes, or regulatory obligations; this is a ceremonial expression of appreciation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 9, 2026.
  • Passed by the House: February 16, 2026 (engrossed and agreed to by voice vote).
  • Final form: HR 90ER (enrolled or engrossed version) passed on April 16, 2026.
  • Next steps: Requires presentation of the commemorative copy to Sweet Briar College by the Clerk of the House.

Notable Details

  • Sponsor: Delegate Griffin (co-sponsor).
  • The resolution highlights Sweet Briar’s 125-year history, architectural significance, and diverse programs, framing the college as a longstanding contributor to education and leadership for women in Virginia and beyond.

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

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