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HJ 547

Commending the organizers of Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission events in Historic Yorktown.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by A.C. Cordoza and 3 co-sponsors

The bill formally commends and recognizes the organizers of Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission events in Historic Yorktown for educating the public about the York County R

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ547ER)
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Bill Summary · HJ 547

Summary of House Joint Resolution 547 (HJ547ER)

Overview

  • Bill: HJ547ER (House Joint Resolution)
  • Title: Commending the organizers of Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission events in Historic Yorktown
  • Status: Enrolled; agreed to by the House on February 3, 2025 and by the Senate on February 6, 2025
  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Sponsors: House patrons Green, Cordoza, and Owen; Senate sponsor Diggs
  • Purpose: To formally commend and express admiration for the organizers of Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission events held in Historic Yorktown, recognizing their role in commemorating the York County Resolves and educating the public about the foundations of the United States.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commend the organizers and local partners who produced a series of events in July 2024 to commemorate the 250th anniversary connected with the York County Resolves.
  • Acknowledge the efforts of collaborating organizations, including:
    • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
    • VA250 Yorktown Commemoration Committee
    • Williamsburg-Yorktown American Revolution Round Table
    • Other local partners
  • Emphasize the educational importance of remembering the York County Resolves and their context within the broader history of the American Revolution.

Background and Context

  • Establishment: The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission was created in 2020 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the founding of the United States.
  • Historical significance: The York County Resolves (1774) were developed in response to the Coercive/Intolerable Acts and were part of Virginia’s broader revolutionary-era activities.
  • Notable event: Historian Jim Gallagher portrayed Thomas Nelson, Jr. and spoke at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown highlighting protest against British policies and taxation.
  • Related activities: A VA250 Yorktown Commemoration Committee event and a Williamsburg-Yorktown Round Table discussion on the York County Resolves.

Key Provisions

  • RESOLVED, That the General Assembly commends the organizers of Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission events in Historic Yorktown for their work to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the York County Resolves.
  • RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the organizers as an expression of admiration for their efforts to raise awareness of the York County Resolves and educate the public about the foundation of the United States.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiaries: Organizers and participants of Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission events in Historic Yorktown.
  • Stakeholders include: The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, VA250 Yorktown Commemoration Committee, Williamsburg-Yorktown American Revolution Round Table, local historians, educators, and residents who benefit from historical education efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Engrossed by the House: February 3, 2025
  • Agreed to by House: February 3, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Agreed to by Senate: February 6, 2025 (voice vote)
  • Enrolled: February 2025
  • Official status: Enrolled; final form as HJ547ER

Potential Impact

  • Ceremonial/recognition value: Provides formal, non-binding recognition from the General Assembly.
  • Public awareness: Highlights and publicizes the York County Resolves and the significance of local commemoration efforts.
  • No fiscal or policy changes: The bill does not establish new programs, spending, or regulatory requirements; primarily ceremonial.

Notes

  • This is a commemorative resolution with a strong historical remembrance emphasis and no anticipated regulatory or budgetary impact.

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

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