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VA HJR154
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rae Cousins
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AI Summary
- Commends the Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS-GRVA) on its 15th anniversary, celebrated December 15, 2025
- AAHGS-GRVA received its official charter on October 8, 2010, after holding early organizational meetings at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond
- Chapter membership has tripled since founding, with 37 charter members who established the organization dedicated to preserving African-ancestored family history and genealogy
- Named "Chapter of the Year" in 2022 by the national Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society for outstanding programs supporting the organization's mission
- Operates under four pillars: community partnerships, active engagement, educational outreach, and research collaborations to serve as a premier resource for African American genealogy in Central Virginia
Legislative Description
Commending the Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.
Last Action
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ154ER)
4/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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