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HR377 • 2026

Commending Carl's Frozen Custard.

Commending Carl's Frozen Custard.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Cole, J.G.
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the bill's impact beyond commending Carl's Frozen Custard.

Commending Carl's Frozen Custard

This bill commends Carl's Frozen Custard, a family-owned ice cream stand in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Carl's Frozen Custard is being commended for its long history and service to the community.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Carl's Frozen Custard, a family-owned ice cream stand in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Terms To Know

Art Moderne
A style of architecture from the early to mid-20th century that is simple and modern-looking.
National Register of Historic Places
A list of buildings, structures, objects, sites, or districts in the United States that are considered important historically.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Carl's Frozen Custard any money or special rights.
  • The bill only commends Carl's Frozen Custard and does not change any laws.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR377ER)

  2. 2026-03-11 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-10 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109265D

Official Summary Text

Commending Carl's Frozen Custard.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Carl's Frozen Custard.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, Carl's Frozen Custard, a family-owned curbside ice cream stand located at 2200 Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg, has served residents of the Commonwealth and visitors from across the region since April 3, 1947; and
WHEREAS, founded by Carl Sponseller, Carl's Frozen Custard has remained in the Sponseller family for generations, preserving its traditions and maintaining continuity of ownership and operation; and
WHEREAS, since its opening, Carl's Frozen Custard has produced frozen custard daily using original Electro Freeze machines from the 1940s and has maintained a simple menu featuring classic flavors prepared fresh each day; and
WHEREAS, the original Art Moderne building housing Carl's Frozen Custard was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, recognizing its architectural and historical significance to Fredericksburg; and
WHEREAS, Carl's Frozen Custard has become a regional landmark and gathering place, drawing generations of families and visitors who return year after year to enjoy its seasonal opening and longstanding traditions; and
WHEREAS, Carl's Frozen Custard has been recognized beyond the Commonwealth for its quality and heritage, including national media recognition as one of America's best ice cream destinations; and
WHEREAS, through nearly eight decades of continuous operation, Carl's Frozen Custard has contributed to the cultural identity, small-business vitality, and community life of Fredericksburg and the surrounding region; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Carl's Frozen Custard hereby be commended for its longstanding service to the residents of Fredericksburg and the Commonwealth and for its enduring place in Virginia's small-business and cultural heritage; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the owners of Carl's Frozen Custard as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the establishment's historic legacy and continued service to the community.