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HR 2140

Commending the Carrsville Ruritan Club.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark

The bill formally commends the Carrsville Ruritan Club for 80 years of community service and its role in local safety and civic life.

Bill text as passed House (HR2140ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 2140

Summary of Bill HR 2140 (2026 Session, Virginia)

Purpose and intent

  • HR 2140 is a House of Delegates resolution that commends the Carrsville Ruritan Club on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
  • The resolution recognizes the club’s history of servant leadership, community service, and commitment to local safety and civic life in Carrsville and Isle of Wight County.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution formally commends the Carrsville Ruritan Club for 80 years of community service and its contribution to the region.
  • Historical acknowledgment: It notes the club’s founding in April 1946 as a chapter of Ruritan National, its role in local civic life, and its early support for public safety initiatives (notably helping organize and support the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department in 1957).
  • Institutional context: It situates the club within the Holland District Ruritans, Zone 5, highlighting long-standing volunteer traditions and family involvement in the community.
  • Courtesy action: The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to the Carrsville Ruritan Club as an expression of the House’s admiration and appreciation.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: The Carrsville Ruritan Club and its members receive formal recognition from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • Community impact: The resolution acknowledges the club’s influence on Carrsville and Isle of Wight County, including its role in public safety and local service.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced and presented on June 18, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • Action history: The resolution was laid on the Speaker’s table the same day (indicative of introduction and referral to appropriate channels for consideration and potential adoption).
  • Sponsorship: Principal patron is Delegate (or representative) Clark, with Co-sponsor Nadarius Clark.

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial, non-funding, and non-policy bill. It does not create new programs or allocate resources; rather, it publicly acknowledges and honors a longstanding community organization.
  • The designation of 80th anniversary marks a milestone anniversary (founded 1946; year 2026), emphasizing the club’s longevity and service record.

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

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