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HR71 • 2026

Commending Didlake, Inc.

Commending Didlake, Inc.

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Maldonado
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not include encouragement for other businesses to follow Didlake's example.

Praise for Didlake, Inc.

This legislation commends Didlake, Inc. on their 60th anniversary for providing employment opportunities and community inclusion for people with disabilities.

What This Bill Does

  • Honors Didlake, Inc. on its 60th anniversary.
  • Recognizes the organization's efforts to help people with disabilities find jobs and be part of the community.
  • Highlights Didlake's expansion from a school to various employment services across multiple locations.
  • Acknowledges Didlake's commercial businesses that support people with disabilities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Didlake, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Manassas, Virginia.
  • People with disabilities who benefit from Didlake’s services and employment opportunities.

Terms To Know

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
A federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive the necessary support to have access to education.
The UPS Store franchises
Businesses owned by Didlake, Inc., providing shipping and packaging services in Manassas and Fairfax.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is a statement of praise and does not create any new laws or regulations.
  • It does not provide financial support to Didlake, Inc.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR71ER)

  2. 2026-02-05 House

    Taken up for immediate consideration

  3. 2026-02-05 House

    Engrossed by House

  4. 2026-02-05 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  5. 2026-02-04 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26103827D

Official Summary Text

Commending Didlake, Inc.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Didlake, Inc.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 5, 2026
WHEREAS, Didlake, Inc., a nonprofit organization headquartered in Manassas that has been at the forefront of creating pathways to employment and community inclusion for people with disabilities, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Didlake began in 1965 as a school founded by visionary families in Prince William County and evolved in response to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to focus on employment as a vehicle for empowerment and independence; and
WHEREAS, Didlake has expanded its reach, providing diverse employment opportunities to more than 1,000 people with disabilities across more than 40 federal, state, and commercial sites; and
WHEREAS, Didlake's employment services and day support programs support more than 1,500 additional Virginians, matching people with jobs and community engagement opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Didlake's commercial businesses, including a document and photo scanning operation and two The UPS Store franchises in Manassas and Fairfax, demonstrate a deep commitment to building communities where people with disabilities are valued, respected, and empowered; and
WHEREAS, Didlake's accomplishments underscore that workplaces inclusive of people with disabilities strengthen our economies, enrich our communities, and reflect the core values of dignity, equity, and opportunity for all; and
WHEREAS, Didlake's 60 years of leadership and service serve as a model for how businesses in the Commonwealth can lead the way in fostering equitable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Didlake, Inc., hereby be commended on the occasion of its 60th anniversary for its extraordinary contributions to disability inclusion and employment; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Didlake, Inc., as an expression of its appreciation of the organization's vital contributions to the Commonwealth.