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HJ197 • 2026

Commending Port City Brewing Company.

Commending Port City Brewing Company.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
McPike
Last action
2026-04-09
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify that the people of Alexandria and the Commonwealth are directly affected by this bill.

Commending Port City Brewing Company

This bill commends Port City Brewing Company on its 15th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Port City Brewing Company is being commended for its 15th year in business.
  • Notes the brewery's founding and its place as the longest-running one in Washington, D.C., area.
  • Highlights the brewery’s recognition with awards like medals from the Great American Beer Festival.
  • Commends the company for its commitment to sustainability and environmental care.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Port City Brewing Company

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used at the start of a statement to introduce reasons or facts.
RESOLVED
A word used in formal documents to show that something is being decided or agreed upon.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give money.
  • It only expresses commendation for Port City Brewing Company.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ197ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-03-09 House

    Taken up for immediate consideration

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  7. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  8. 2026-03-02 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109015D

Official Summary Text

Commending Port City Brewing Company.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
Commending Port City Brewing Company.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Port City Brewing Company, a beloved brewery in Alexandria serving beer throughout the Commonwealth, Washington, D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic region, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, founded in February 2011 by Bill and Karen Butcher, Port City Brewing Company is the longest-operating brewery in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, Port City Brewing Company's products include a cherished roster of year-round offerings, as well as an enticing variety of unique seasonal and specialty beers; and
WHEREAS, through tastings, tours, and events at its state-of-the-art facility, Port City Brewing Company has become a favorite spot in Alexandria for friends and family to gather to share a pint; and
WHEREAS, Port City Brewing Company's beers have been recognized with several accolades, including 16 Great American Beer Festival medals, the 2015 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year honor, and five World Beer Cup awards; and
WHEREAS, Port City Brewing Company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship by adopting brewing practices that conserve resources and minimize the ecological impact of the brewery's operations; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to its customers and the community, Port City Brewing Company has brought great pride and distinction to the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Port City Brewing Company on the occasion of its 15th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Port City Brewing Company as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the brewery's contributions to Alexandria and the Commonwealth.