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VA SR96
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emily Brewer
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AI Summary
- The City of Franklin celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026, having been chartered as a town on March 15, 1876
- Franklin originated as a railroad stop in the 1830s along the Blackwater River and became an independent city when it separated from Southampton County in 1961
- The city developed as a major manufacturing center for forest products, with the Camp family lumber mill eventually becoming part of International Paper Company through mergers
- Franklin will commemorate the anniversary by filling a hand-painted memory chest to be opened in 2076 at the 200th anniversary, joining a time capsule planted during the 1976 centennial celebration
- The Virginia Senate formally commends Franklin for its contributions to the Hampton Roads Region and the Commonwealth
Legislative Description
Commending the City of Franklin.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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