2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 262
Commending the Iranian-American Community Center.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, for nearly 10 years, the Iranian-American Community Center has provided a vibrant community hub for Iranian Americans in Northern Virginia and enriched cultural life in the region through a wide range of programs, events, and service initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Iranian-American Community Center, which opened its first physical location in 2016, was established as a nonprofit organization to preserve and promote Iranian culture in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the Iranian-American Community Center was originally located in a 2,000-square-foot space in a strip mall off of Gallows Road in Vienna; more than 400 people braved snowy weather to attend its grand opening event, clearly demonstrating the need for a dedicated Iranian American cultural space; and
WHEREAS, in its early years, the Iranian-American Community Center established a gallery to showcase local artists and hosted movie screenings, poetry readings, and guest speaker presentations in its auditorium; and
WHEREAS, the Iranian-American Community Center expanded to offer group lessons on traditional Iranian musical instruments and popular cooking events that showcased Iran's diverse culinary heritage; and