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SR126 • 2026

Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545.

Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Jordan
Last action
2026-03-26
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify any limitations or uncertainties beyond what is stated.

Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545

This bill commends Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 for its support of veterans, active duty soldiers, military families, and the Smithfield community.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 for its long-standing service to veterans, active duty service members, and their families in Virginia.
  • Acknowledges the post's contributions to the Smithfield community through various charitable events and activities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545
  • The Senate of Virginia

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone for doing a good job.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
A group that helps veterans and their families with benefits, services, and community support.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide financial assistance or change laws; it only commends the post.
  • The specific effects of this commendation are unclear but may include increased recognition for the post's efforts.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-26 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR126ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Presented 26109511D

  4. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545, a post within the nation's largest war veterans service organization, has supported veterans, active duty service members, and military families in the Commonwealth, while providing generous outreach to the Smithfield community; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 has provided a welcoming atmosphere to war veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who support each other in the often challenging circumstances of returning to civilian life after service in combat; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 assists its members and their families by ensuring that they receive the benefits and services to which they are entitled, and the members of the post have served the community through numerous charitable events and activities over the course of its history; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 is true to its values of promoting patriotism, honoring military service, ensuring the care of veterans and their families, and serving the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 be commended for its exemplary legacy of service and support for veterans, service members, and families in the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8545 as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's service to veterans and the Smithfield community.