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HR369 • 2026

Commending Slater Run Vineyards.

Commending Slater Run Vineyards.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide detailed information about the specific achievements of Slater Run Vineyards beyond their win at the Virginia Governor's Cup, but the bill text provides more details.

Commending Slater Run Vineyards

This bill commends Slater Run Vineyards for winning one gold medal and four silver medals in the Virginia Governor's Cup.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Slater Run Vineyards won one gold medal and four silver medals in the Virginia Governor's Cup.
  • Honors Slater Run Vineyards for its commitment to producing high-quality wines while being good stewards of the land.
  • Asks the Clerk of the House of Delegates to give a copy of this commendation to Slater Run Vineyards.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Slater Run Vineyards
  • The staff at Slater Run Vineyards

Terms To Know

Virginia Governor's Cup
A competition where Virginia wineries compete for medals based on the quality of their wines.
Clerk of the House of Delegates
The person in charge of keeping records and documents for the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Slater Run Vineyards any money or special rights.
  • It only expresses commendation from the Legislature to Slater Run Vineyards.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR369ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109236D

Official Summary Text

Commending Slater Run Vineyards.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Slater Run Vineyards.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Slater Run Vineyards in Fauquier County won a gold medal in the Virginia Governor's Cup in 2026 with its 2025 pétillant naturel sparkling rosé and silver medals for its 2021 First Bridge, 2022 sparkling wine, 2024 chardonnay, and 2024 rosé of merlot; and
WHEREAS, Slater Run Vineyards was founded by Chris Patusky and Kiernan Slater Patusky, who is a descendant of the Slater family that has been farming along Goose Creek in Virginia for three centuries; and
WHEREAS, Slater Run Vineyards began growing grapevines in 2010 and today produces 19 different wines, the majority of which come from grapes grown on its 13 acres of vineyards; and
WHEREAS, the staff at Slater Run Vineyards works tirelessly to produce exceptional wine while being responsible stewards of the land, ensuring their farm's sustainability and productivity for years to come; and
WHEREAS, with an unwavering commitment to honoring the agricultural traditions of Virginia and producing high-quality wine, Slater Run Vineyards has brought great pride and distinction to the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Slater Run Vineyards hereby be commended for winning one gold medal and four silver medals in the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Slater Run Vineyards as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the vineyard's achievements and best wishes for its continued success.