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SJ277 • 2026

Commending the Vinton Dogwood Festival.

Commending the Vinton Dogwood Festival.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Suetterlein
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any additional groups affected beyond the Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee.

Commending the Vinton Dogwood Festival

This bill commends the Vinton Dogwood Festival on its 70th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the General Assembly is happy about the Vinton Dogwood Festival's 70th anniversary.
  • Tells the Clerk of the Senate to make a copy of this praise for the festival committee.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee

Terms To Know

General Assembly
The group that makes laws for Virginia, made up of the Senate and House of Delegates.
Clerk of the Senate
A person who works in the Senate to keep records and help with official duties.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or change laws, it just says nice things about the festival.
  • It only talks about praising the Vinton Dogwood Festival and doesn't mention other events or places.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ277ER)

  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. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109106D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending the Vinton Dogwood Festival.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Vinton Dogwood Festival.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Vinton Dogwood Festival, a cherished tradition that has brought joy, community spirit, and cultural enrichment to the Town of Vinton and the greater Roanoke Valley since its inception in 1956; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton Band Boosters began selling small dogwood trees to finance new uniforms for the William Byrd High School band and a group of Vinton residents parlayed the fundraiser into a community project that culminated in a festival celebrating the Commonwealth's official flower; and
WHEREAS, for seven decades, the Vinton Dogwood Festival has served as a cornerstone of local identity, featuring a wide array of activities including the crowning of the Dogwood Queen, the massive Dogwood Parade, craft shows, carnivals, and live musical performances; and
WHEREAS, the festival provides a vital platform for local artisans, civic organizations, and businesses, significantly contributing to the economic vitality and tourism of the region while showcasing the charm of the “Dogwood Capital of Virginia”; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Vinton Dogwood Festival over the past 70 years is a testament to the tireless dedication of the members of the Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee, the Vinton Women's Club, the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Vinton, and the thousands of volunteers who have donated their time to preserve this tradition; and
WHEREAS, the 70th anniversary of the Vinton Dogwood Festival represents a milestone of resilience and community pride, bridging generations of families who have made the festival an annual part of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Vinton Dogwood Festival on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the festival's enduring legacy and its contributions to the cultural fabric of the Commonwealth.