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VA HR51
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Ballard
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AI Summary
- Commends the Volvo Group for loaning a Volvo VNL 860 sleeper truck to the American Revolution 250 Commission to tow its mobile museum, "Out of Many, One"
- Recognizes the New River Valley plant in Dublin celebrated 50 years of truck manufacturing, operating since 1975 and owned by Volvo since 1981
- Notes Volvo employs more than 3,600 workers at the plant, making it the largest private employer in the region with over $760 million invested in Virginia since 2011
- Highlights a $500 million investment to expand the New River Valley facility into the world's largest Volvo truck manufacturing plant with 2.3 million square feet
- Acknowledges Volvo's community engagement through workforce recruitment partnerships with Virginia Tech and Radford University, FIRST Tech Challenge sponsorships, and the Volvo New River Valley Community Fund launched in 2024
Legislative Description
Commending the Volvo Group.
Last Action
Bill text as passed House (HR51ER)
4/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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