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VA HJR154

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rae Cousins

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

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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