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HJ260 • 2026

Commending Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar.

Commending Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar.

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 bill text does not specify any details about the celebration or community events beyond mentioning the 20th anniversary event.

Praise for Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant

This bill commends Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, on their 20th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar for its contributions to the community over 20 years.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A way to introduce facts or reasons in a formal document.
RESOLVED
A statement that expresses an official decision or opinion.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide any financial support or change laws, it only commends the restaurant.
  • It is unclear if other restaurants in Virginia have received similar commendations from the General Assembly.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ260ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Received

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  6. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  7. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  8. 2026-03-06 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109005D

Official Summary Text

Commending Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar, a local institution in Old Town Alexandria that has promoted a strong sense of community in the area, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar was established by John Brennan and his former business partner Billy O'Sullivan, who purchased the building in 2004 and spent two years conducting extensive renovations; and
WHEREAS, John Brennan and Billy O'Sullivan brought in wood fixtures and antiques from Ireland to create an authentic atmosphere and officially opened Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar, which is named for a prominent 19th-century Irish politician, in 2006; and
WHEREAS, John Brennan's daughter, Kate, moved to Alexandria in 2023 to serve as general manager of Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar; and
WHEREAS, in addition to serving traditional Irish dishes to customers every day, Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar has become a beloved gathering place for locals and a destination for visitors; the business plays an active role in community events, especially the annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Town; and
WHEREAS, Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar commemorated its 20th anniversary on February 28, 2026, with live music, raffles, contests, and specials to show its appreciation for longtime regular customers and the community as a whole; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its legacy of service to the Alexandria community.