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HR339 • 2026

Commending Hector's of Nokesville.

Commending Hector's of Nokesville.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide detailed information beyond commending Hector's of Nokesville. The additional context provided in the candidate explanation is based on supplementary details from the bill text but was removed to adhere strictly to the official source material.

Commending Hector's of Nokesville

This bill commends Hector's of Nokesville, a Mexican restaurant established by brothers Hector and Balta Placencia.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the House of Delegates wants to praise Hector's of Nokesville for its service to the community.
  • Notes that Hector's has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 2017.
  • Highlights how the Placencia brothers run the restaurant with care and creativity.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Hector's of Nokesville
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone or something for doing a good job.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not change any laws or give money to Hector's of Nokesville.
  • It only expresses the House of Delegates' admiration for the restaurant.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR339ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108130D

Official Summary Text

Commending Hector's of Nokesville.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Hector's of Nokesville.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, for nearly a decade, Hector's of Nokesville has served delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine while building a strong sense of community fellowship throughout Nokesville and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, Hector's of Nokesville was established in 2017 by brothers, Hector and Balta Placencia, who were born in Mexico and grew up in California before settling in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, Hector's of Nokesville quickly earned a reputation for its mouthwatering menu, with Hector Placencia serving as head chef and crafting family recipes from memory and experience; the restaurant uses the finest, fresh ingredients to make salsas, guacamole, sauces, and Mexican rice from scratch every day; and
WHEREAS, Balta Placencia contributed to the unique decor of Hector's of Nokesville by adorning the walls with his abstract paintings, and both brothers have worked diligently to ensure that the restaurant feels like a home away from home for regular customers and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the menu at Hector's of Nokesville is a journey through the rich and vibrant flavors of classic Mexican gastronomy, with something to please every palate and accommodate customers' dietary needs, including kid-friendly options and vegetarian options; and
WHEREAS, Hector's of Nokesville represents the Placencia brothers' firm belief in the power of good food to bring people together; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Hector's of Nokesville hereby be commended for its years of service to the Nokesville community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Hector's of Nokesville as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the restaurant's legacy of success and contributions to culinary life in Prince William County.