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HJ 307

Commending the Herndon Swim Club.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia honors the Herndon Swim Club for 70 years of community service and youth swimming, highlighting its impact on local life and family recreation.

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ307ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 307

Bill Summary — Virginia House Joint Resolution 307 (HJ 307), 2026 Session

Title

Commending the Herndon Swim Club.

Purpose and Intent

HJ 307 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending the Herndon Swim Club on the occasion of its 70th anniversary since opening. The resolution expresses admiration for the club’s history, contributions to the Herndon community, and its role in promoting swimming, community spirit, and family life in the Commonwealth.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges that the Herndon Swim Club has operated for 70 years as aSafe and enjoyable summer destination for families in Herndon.
  • Notes the club’s origins as the idea of the Herndon Lion’s Club and early fundraising activities (movie nights, auctions, etc.).
  • Recognizes support from the Detwiler family, who sold land at a favorable price to aid the pool’s establishment.
  • Documents the club’s opening date: July 8, 1956, with early membership sales exceeding 200 despite a surrounding population of roughly 1,500 in Herndon at that time.
  • Highlights ongoing facility updates and upgrades over the years to accommodate growth and community service needs.
  • Identifies the Herndon Hammerheads swim program as the club’s flagship program, credited with fostering love of swimming and community spirit among thousands of children.
  • Declares the club a longstanding favorite summer destination and an important factor in making Herndon a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: The Herndon Swim Club (recognition by the Virginia General Assembly).
  • Secondary: The Herndon community and families who participate in or benefit from the club’s programs (e.g., Aqua-based recreation, youth swimming programs).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 9, 2026.
  • Passed in the House: March 10, 2026 (engrossed; voice vote).
  • Passed in the Senate: March 12, 2026 (agreed by Senate block vote).
  • Governor/Clerk actions: The Clerk of the House is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the Herndon Swim Club.
  • Final Status: The bill text indicates it passed both chambers (HJ307ER) on April 13, 2026, consolidating the resolution as enacted.

Significance

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding designation that publicly acknowledges and honors a local community institution.
  • Serves to publicly celebrate local history, volunteer efforts, and the club’s impact on youth development and community cohesion.
  • No fiscal or regulatory changes; no changes to laws or government programs are proposed.

Sponsors

  • Primary Patron: Irene Shin
  • Co-sponsors: Jennifer Boysko (Senate patron), Irene Shin

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

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