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HJ240 • 2026

Commending Pork Barrel BBQ.

Commending Pork Barrel BBQ.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
McPike
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material provides more details about Pork Barrel BBQ's history and impact, but these are not directly supported by the bill text itself.

Commending Pork Barrel BBQ

This bill commends Pork Barrel BBQ on its 15th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Says the General Assembly wants to commend Pork Barrel BBQ.
  • Notes that Pork Barrel BBQ is celebrating its 15th year in business.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Pork Barrel BBQ restaurant
  • The people who own and work at Pork Barrel BBQ

Terms To Know

General Assembly
The group that makes laws for Virginia, made up of the House of Delegates and the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Pork Barrel BBQ any money or special rights.
  • It only expresses good wishes from lawmakers.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ240ER)

  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

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  7. 2026-03-05 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108735D

Official Summary Text

Commending Pork Barrel BBQ.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending Pork Barrel BBQ.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Pork Barrel BBQ, a beloved barbecue restaurant in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Pork Barrel BBQ was opened in 2011 by “Mango” Mike Anderson and partner Bill Blackburn, who teamed up with Heath Hall and Brett Thompson, competition barbecue experts and accomplished entrepreneurs, who had recently developed their award-winning Pork Barrel BBQ seasoning; and
WHEREAS, Pork Barrel BBQ both honors tradition and embraces innovation in crafting its delicious, mouth-watering barbecue; its chefs start with fresh, quality meats, which are slowly smoked throughout the day over oak and hickory wood to achieve barbecue perfection; and
WHEREAS, with counter service and a large neighborhood bar, Pork Barrel BBQ has established itself as the place to go for exceptional barbecue in a comfortable, relaxed, and family-friendly setting; and
WHEREAS, located in the heart of Del Ray, Pork Barrel BBQ has quickly become a favorite spot for family and friends to gather to share a meal and has served as the setting for countless community celebrations, fundraisers, and after parties; and
WHEREAS, Pork Barrel BBQ's unforgettable food is greatly enhanced by the restaurant's warm and inviting ambiance and the friendly and gracious service of its dedicated staff; and
WHEREAS, with a deep passion for great barbecue and community, Pork Barrel BBQ has helped to make Alexandria a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Pork Barrel BBQ 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 Pork Barrel BBQ as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the restaurant's contributions to Alexandria and the Commonwealth.