2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 136
Celebrating the life of John Victor Mazza, Jr.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
WHEREAS, John Victor Mazza, Jr., an accomplished businessman who was the longtime owner of Medallion Pools in Colonial Heights, a distinguished aviator, and a beloved member of the Chesterfield County community, died on October 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, John “Johnny” Victor Mazza, Jr., began working alongside his father at his business, Medallion Pools, when he was eight years old and joined the business full-time in 1974 after graduating from Prince George High School, attending East Carolina University and Virginia State University, and earning a bachelor's degree in business administration; and
WHEREAS, Johnny Mazza helped Medallion Pools develop a number of innovations in pool manufacturing while continuing to consistently grow and expand; he ultimately assumed ownership of the business, with his son, Johnny III, working alongside him as he had with his father; and
WHEREAS, Johnny Mazza supported his industry in various leadership capacities with what is today the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, including as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Johnny Mazza's passion in life was flying, and he advanced aviation in the Commonwealth through his involvement with several organizations, including the Virginia Aviation Board, the Capital Region Airport Commission, the Dinwiddie County Airport and Industrial Authority, the Chesterfield County Airport Advisory Board, the Virginia Transportation Safety Board, the Virginia Aviation Foundation, and the Virginia Airport Owners Association; and