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HR121 • 2026

Commending Hapco Pole Products.

Commending Hapco Pole Products.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
O'Quinn
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any particular actions beyond commending Hapco Pole Products and instructing the Clerk to prepare a copy of the commendation for presentation.

Commending Hapco Pole Products

This bill commends Hapco Pole Products on their 75th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Hapco Pole Products is being commended for its 75-year history in manufacturing light poles and other products.
  • Notes that Hapco has been a leader in designing new types of lighting poles since the company was founded in 1951.
  • Highlights how Hapco's products are used all over the United States by different groups like cities, businesses, and transportation companies.
  • Tells the Clerk to give Hapco Pole Products a copy of this commendation as a way to show respect for their work.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Hapco Pole Products
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Clerk
A person who keeps records and documents for an organization, like the House of Delegates.
Resolution
An official statement or decision made by a group, such as the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give money to Hapco Pole Products.
  • The bill only commends Hapco and does not affect other companies or people outside of this specific commendation.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR121ER)

  2. 2026-02-23 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-23 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-17 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107360D

Official Summary Text

Commending Hapco Pole Products.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Hapco Pole Products.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
WHEREAS, Hapco Pole Products, a leading manufacturer and designer of lighting, decorative, solar, and smart poles based in Abingdon, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1951 as the Hubbard Aluminum Products Company, Hapco has operated out of Abingdon since 1962 and has been a pioneer of the light pole design and manufacturing industry for many years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being one of the first companies to manufacture aluminum street light poles and brackets, Hapco is credited with developing the industry's first tapered aluminum light pole; and
WHEREAS, Hapco's many industry-first patents in pole design and vibration mitigation reflect the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and the development of solutions that will benefit its customers; and
WHEREAS, today, Hapco is a subsidiary of the international holding company Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation, and the company operates out of a 325,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Abingdon that has steadily expanded over the past six decades; and
WHEREAS, Hapco has earned a reputation for quality and dependability as a result of the longevity and affordability of its products, with many of its earliest installations remaining in service to this day; and
WHEREAS, Hapco has continually diversified its product offerings over the years, and today manufactures aluminum and steel poles, decorative streetscape solutions, solar poles, and smart pole solutions that are used by transportation, utility, commercial, industrial, and municipal entities nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Hapco's products are proudly American made, a testament to the company's longstanding commitment to domestic manufacturing and to making a positive and lasting mark on the Southwest Virginia community and its economy; and
WHEREAS, Hapco's accomplishments are the result of the skill and dedication of its employees and the unwavering support of its representatives, customers, architects, engineers, and specifiers; and
WHEREAS, in honor of its 75th anniversary, Hapco is introducing a commemorative seal that will be used throughout 2026 to highlight the company's legacy of American manufacturing excellence; and
WHEREAS, Hapco's historic milestone provides an opportunity for leadership, staff, and the community to reflect upon the company's success and the transformative impact it has had on lighting infrastructure across the United States; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Hapco Pole Products, a national leader in light pole manufacturing and design, hereby be commended on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Hapco Pole Products as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the company's contributions to Southwest Virginia, the Commonwealth, and the country.