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HR137 • 2026

Commending the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas.

Commending the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas.

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

Sponsor
Guzman
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

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Praise for the Civic Association of Brentsville

This bill commends the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas for their work in representing residents and promoting smart growth principles.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas (CABSA) for its efforts to represent Greater Brentsville area residents.
  • Recognizes CABSA's mission to promote smart growth, advocate for residents' interests, and provide a unified voice on community issues.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas (CABSA).

Terms To Know

Smart growth principles
Guidelines that aim to promote sustainable urban development, including efficient land use, transportation options, and community engagement.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or legal changes for CABSA.
  • The impact of this commendation is symbolic and does not create new laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR137ER)

  2. 2026-02-23 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-23 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-18 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106896D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
WHEREAS, the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas is an organization that was formed in 2025 to represent the interests of the residents of the Greater Brentsville area in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas (CABSA) was founded by Vida Carroll, Angela Klein, and Jenny Osborn, who wanted to spearhead a community advocacy group that could address the exponential growth that has shaped the Greater Brentsville region in recent years; and
WHEREAS, CABSA's mission is to promote smart growth principles, advocate for Brentsville residents' best interests, and provide a unified voice for citizens on issues impacting the community; and
WHEREAS, CABSA and its members work tirelessly to ensure that developments and construction projects affecting the Greater Brentsville area move forward with transparency and public input; and
WHEREAS, CABSA tracks local development projects to keep its members and area residents informed and maintains a running list of events so that individuals are aware of ways in which they can contribute to the public discourse surrounding such projects; and
WHEREAS, with a deep commitment to the well-being of the community it serves, CABSA has proven to be a vital resource for the residents and businesses of the Greater Brentsville area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas hereby be commended for its legacy of service; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Vida Carroll, president of the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the organization's mission and best wishes for its future success.