KLS Keeping Law Simple Legislation in plain English

Straight-ahead summaries built from the official bill text. We keep the source links front and center and leave the decision up to you.

Back to Virginia

SR63 • 2026

Commending Nottoway House Furniture.

Commending Nottoway House Furniture.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Jordan
Last action
2026-03-02
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify any details about the closure date or exact timeline of events beyond acknowledging a 70-year history.

Praise for Nottoway House Furniture

This bill praises Nottoway House Furniture, a family-owned furniture store in Courtland, Virginia, that closed after 70 years of service.

What This Bill Does

  • Says the Senate of Virginia wants to praise Nottoway House Furniture for its long history and contributions to the community.
  • Tells the Clerk of the Senate to give a copy of this praise to Collin Pulley, who used to own the store.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Nottoway House Furniture
  • Collin Pulley

Terms To Know

Clerk of the Senate
The person in charge of keeping records and documents for the Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or make new laws.
  • It only says nice things about Nottoway House Furniture.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-02 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate (SR63ER)

  2. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-02-23 Senate

    Presented 26106878D

  4. 2026-02-23 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Nottoway House Furniture.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending Nottoway House Furniture.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
WHEREAS, Nottoway House Furniture, a family-owned home furnishing business in Courtland, closed after 70 years of exceptional service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Nottoway House Furniture was founded in October 1955 by Junius Pulley and his son, Graham Pulley, with a mission to provide fine furnishings to home owners and businesses at a fair price; and
WHEREAS, Graham Pulley's son, Collin Pulley, subsequently joined the family business and served in a variety of leadership roles, including vice president and president over the course of 43 years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing high-quality recliners, mattresses, bedroom sets, dining room sets, tables, and other pieces to local residents, Nottoway House Furniture offered regional delivery services, even serving customers as far away as Delaware, Tennessee, and South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, located on Southampton Parkway, Nottoway House Furniture played an important role in the Courtland community by donating to local charitable organizations and civic groups over the years; and
WHEREAS, Nottoway House Furniture provided jobs for numerous local residents and often sold furniture to multiple generations of the same families, demonstrating the unique role of local businesses in building a strong sense of community; and
WHEREAS, Nottoway House Furniture served its customers, employees, and the people of Courtland with care and integrity for its entire 70-year history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Nottoway House Furniture hereby be commended for its 70 years of achievements in service to the residents of Courtland and customers across the eastern United States; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Collin Pulley, former owner and president of Nottoway House Furniture, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the business's long legacy of contributions to the Courtland community.