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HJ307 • 2026

Commending the Herndon Swim Club.

Commending the Herndon Swim Club.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material only mentions the Herndon Swim Club as being affected by the bill. The candidate explanation included residents of Herndon, Virginia which is not supported by the provided official source.

Praise for Herndon Swim Club

This bill commends the Herndon Swim Club for its long-standing contribution to the community over 70 years.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the Herndon Swim Club's 70-year history of providing a safe and enjoyable place for families.
  • Acknowledges the club's role in raising funds through various events.
  • Honors the Detwiler family for selling land at a low price to support the pool.
  • Celebrates the opening of the club with over 200 memberships despite a small population.
  • Praises the club for continually updating its facilities and supporting community programs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Herndon Swim Club

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official expression of praise or approval from a governing body.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support to the Herndon Swim Club.
  • The effects of this commendation are symbolic and do not change laws or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ307ER)

  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. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109367D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Herndon Swim Club.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Herndon Swim Club.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, for 70 years, the Herndon Swim Club has offered the Herndon community a safe and enjoyable place for families to relax and enjoy the summer; and
WHEREAS, the Herndon Swim Club was the vision of the Herndon Lion's Club, which held movie nights, auction sales, and other events to raise funds for the pool; and
WHEREAS, the Herndon Swim Club was aided in its infancy by the Detwiler family, who sold the land that was used for the pool at a low price to support the endeavor; and
WHEREAS, the Herndon Swim Club officially opened on July 8, 1956, at which point the club had already sold more than 200 memberships, a remarkable feat considering there were only about 1,500 people living in Herndon at that time; and
WHEREAS, over the years, the Herndon Swim Club has continually updated and upgraded its facilities to accommodate its growth and enhance its ability to serve the community; and
WHEREAS, the Herndon Swim Club is the home of the Herndon Hammerheads swim program, which has instilled in thousands of children a love for swimming and community spirit; and
WHEREAS, the Herndon Swim Club has been the favorite summer destination for generations of families, and it is an important reason why Herndon is 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 the Herndon Swim Club on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the pool's opening; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Herndon Swim Club as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the club's contributions to Herndon and the Commonwealth.