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SJ221 • 2026

Commending Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant.

Commending Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Bennett-Parker
Last action
2026-03-14
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the bill's effective date or any further actions beyond its passage.

Commending Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant

This bill commends Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant in Crystal City, Virginia, on its 25th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Sends a message of commendation from the General Assembly to Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant.
  • Recognizes the establishment's 25-year history and its role as an important part of Arlington nightlife.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant
  • Owner Freddie Lutz
  • Staff members, especially longtime manager Tony Rivenbark

Terms To Know

General Assembly
The legislative body that makes laws for the state.
Clerk of the Senate
An official who manages records and documents for the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide any financial support or legal benefits to Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant.
  • The effects of this commendation are symbolic and do not change laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ221ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109097D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant, a beloved bar and restaurant in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, celebrated its 25th anniversary on March 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, billed as an “LGBTQ+, straight friendly restaurant and bar,” Freddie's Beach Bar was opened by owner Freddie Lutz in 2001 and has over the years established itself as an institution of the Arlington nightlife scene; and
WHEREAS, Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant hosts nightly karaoke, drag performances, brunches, and more and brings people together on many celebratory occasions for great food and good times; and
WHEREAS, building off its success in Arlington, Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant expanded in recent years to a second location in Rehoboth Beach, where it has quickly become a favorite place for the community to gather; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant are the result of the visionary leadership of its owner, Freddie Lutz, the hard work and dedication of its staff, including longtime manager Tony Rivenbark, and the unwavering support of its patrons and the Arlington County community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the establishment's contributions to Arlington County and the Commonwealth.