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HR185 • 2026

Commending the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees.

Commending the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
McGuire
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Commending Local Businesses

This bill commends four mid-size businesses from the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Year.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Campbell & Ferrera, a family-owned landscaping business.
  • Praises Springfield Town Center for revitalizing local life with shopping and events.
  • Honors Stout & Teague for providing real estate services in the Washington D.C. area.
  • Recognizes Vinyl-Lite Window Factory and Showroom for installing windows since the 1930s.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The four businesses named: Campbell & Ferrera, Springfield Town Center, Stout & Teague, and Vinyl-Lite Window Factory and Showroom.
  • The Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Terms To Know

Mid-Size Business
A business that is not a small startup but also not large enough to be considered a major corporation.
Chamber of Commerce
An organization that promotes the interests of businesses in a specific area.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or benefits to the businesses.
  • The resolution is symbolic and does not change laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR185ER)

  2. 2026-03-02 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-02 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-26 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107111D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, in February 2026, Campbell & Ferrera, Springfield Town Center, Stout & Teague, and Vinyl-Lite Window Factory and Showroom were selected as the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees; and
WHEREAS, the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees received this prestigious honor at THE BEST Business Awards Celebration, which recognizes individuals and businesses that have cultivated reputations for high-quality products and excellent customer service and are committed to making a difference in the community; and
WHEREAS, Campbell & Ferrara, a third-generation family-owned landscaping business, has served clients in the region for more than 80 years; the business provides creative designs to match any size and shape of outdoor space, enhancing aesthetics and accessibility for numerous community partners; and
WHEREAS, Springfield Town Center, formerly the Springfield Mall, reopened in 2014 and has since invigorated local life by providing a unique retail shopping experience and hosting many free events and programs for the community to enjoy year-round; and
WHEREAS, established in 1983, Stout & Teague strives to deliver high value real estate services to sophisticated investors and clients in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, providing specialized market knowledge, management skills, and trusted expertise in formulating solutions for complex problems in development, asset management, and marketing; and
WHEREAS, Vinyl-Lite Window Factory and Showroom traces its roots as far back as the 1930s to a window business owned by the Bouchery family and has installed hundreds of thousands of windows in the region; the business opened under its current name in 1978 and has upheld the same dedication to using quality materials and providing outstanding customer service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Campbell & Ferrera, Springfield Town Center, Stout & Teague, and Vinyl-Lite Window Factory and Showroom hereby be commended on the occasion of their selection as the 2026 Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare copies of this resolution for presentation to the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Mid-Size Business of the Year honorees as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for their exceptional contributions to the vibrant economy in Northern Virginia and service to local residents.