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HR309 • 2026

Commending J&K Style Grill.

Commending J&K Style Grill.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Askew
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Praise for J&K Style Grill

This bill commends J&K Style Grill, a family-owned restaurant in Virginia Beach that has been serving the community since 2014.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends J&K Style Grill for its contributions to the Hampton Roads community.
  • Recognizes the restaurant's founding by Kelvin and LaTonya Dooley in Norfolk in 2014.
  • Highlights the menu offerings of American classics like burgers, wings, and fish sandwiches.
  • Acknowledges the catering business that has served local events and artists.
  • Praises J&K Style Grill for mentoring young professionals and supporting community events.

Who It Names or Affects

  • J&K Style Grill restaurant
  • The Hampton Roads community

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement of praise or approval from a legislative body.
Catering business
A service that provides food and beverages for events outside the restaurant's usual dining area.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or legal benefits to J&K Style Grill.
  • The resolution is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the House of Delegates.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR309ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-06 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107833D

Official Summary Text

Commending J&K Style Grill.

Current Bill Text

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Commending J&K Style Grill.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, J&K Style Grill, a family-owned, Black-owned, military-founded restaurant that began in Norfolk and now has two locations in Virginia Beach, has greatly served the Hampton Roads community for several years; and
WHEREAS, J&K Style Grill was founded in 2014 by Kelvin and LaTonya Dooley, who had a dream of building a restaurant that they could one day pass on to their daughter, Keona; and
WHEREAS, J&K Style Grill offers a sumptuous menu of American classics such as burgers, wings, hot dogs, fish and chicken sandwiches, and its signature dish, the Original Waffle Burger; and
WHEREAS, by serving exceptionally delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere, J&K Style Grill has become a favored place for family and friends in Hampton Roads to gather; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its restaurant, J&K Style Grill also operates a successful catering business that has served many local events over the years, as well as several distinguished artists, including Shirley Caesar, Jadakiss, 21 Savage, Chubb Rock, and more; and
WHEREAS, J&K Style Grill fosters growth and unity in the Hampton Roads community by mentoring young, aspiring restaurant professionals, supporting local nonprofits and artists, and hosting events such as “Stop the Violence” cookouts; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to its customers and the community it serves, J&K Style Grill has become a fixture of the Hampton Roads restaurant scene and an important part of what makes the region a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That J&K Style Grill 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 J&K Style Grill as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the restaurant's contributions to Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.