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VA HJR312
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Betsy Carr
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AI Summary
- Commends Task Force Francine, a coalition of individuals and organizations that coordinated the search and rescue of Francine, a calico cat who lived at the Central Richmond Lowe's store and went missing in September 2025
- Francine was accidentally sealed inside a delivery truck on September 18, 2025, and was spotted 85 miles away at a Lowe's distribution center in Garysburg, North Carolina, on September 20
- The @wheresfrancine Instagram account launched September 28 gained tens of thousands of followers, while Best Friends Animal Society gathered nearly 10,000 petition signatures advocating for professional rescue efforts
- Francine was captured on October 5-6, 2025, and returned to the Richmond Lowe's on October 7, now equipped with a harness and AirTag for safety
- Francine Fest was held October 8 at Main Line Brewery, raising funds for Richmond SPCA, Richmond Animal Care and Control, and SOS Cats RVA
Legislative Description
Commending Task Force Francine.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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