Commending the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lamont Bagby and 8 co-sponsors

Virginia's General Assembly formally commends the Center for Nonprofit Excellence for its nonprofit leadership and commitment to equity, a symbolic boost to its profile.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ748ER)

Purpose and intent

HJ748ER is a ceremonial, nonbinding resolution in Virginia that commends the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, a nonpartisan advocate for the nonprofit sector and the communities it serves, and a champion, learning partner, and advisor to Virginia nonprofits.

The resolution expresses admiration for the center’s work toward equitable outcomes, learning and skill-building, and its mission to support a diverse, inclusive, and equitable nonprofit sector that contributes to thriving, just communities.

Key provisions

The General Assembly formally commends the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

The Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the center as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its contributions to Virginia’s nonprofit sector.

The text is strictly ceremonial; there are no appropriations, programmatic mandates, or policy changes attached to this resolution.

Who is affected

Primary beneficiary: Center for Nonprofit Excellence (the resolution recognizes and honors the organization).

Indirect beneficiaries: Virginia nonprofits and the broader Commonwealth community, which may gain visibility for the center’s work and its emphasis on equity, inclusion, and capacity-building in the nonprofit sector.

Procedural and timeline details

Introduced: February 17, 2025.

House action: Agreed to by the House of Delegates on February 18, 2025.

Senate action: Agreed to by the Senate on February 20, 2025.

Enrolled version: HJ748ER (the version adopted by both chambers and enrolled for presentation).

Patrons listed in the bill: Members Callsen, Laufer, Hope, and Rasoul; Senators Deeds, Bagby, Rouse, Salim, and Williams Graves.

The enrolled text includes a series of “WHEREAS” statements that describe the center’s mission, values, and approach.

Significance and impact

Legislative impact is symbolic and commemorative; it does not authorize funds or create new requirements.

Such resolutions can raise the profile of the organization, acknowledge its contributions, and may enhance credibility and public awareness of nonprofit-sector leadership and equity initiatives in Virginia.

Summary

HJ748ER is a short, ceremonial resolution unanimously recognizing the Center for Nonprofit Excellence for its nonpartisan advocacy, commitment to equitable outcomes, and leadership in Virginia’s nonprofit sector. It marks formal congratulations by the General Assembly without imposing new duties or funding.

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