2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 70
Commemorating the life and legacy of Benjamin Harrison V.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 26, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, January 29, 2026
WHEREAS, Benjamin Harrison V (1726–1791) was born at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County into a family whose legacy of public service deeply shaped the early history of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Harrison emerged as a prominent Virginia statesman, planter, and patriot during the colonial era, serving his community and colony with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Harrison served multiple terms in the Virginia House of Burgesses, where he became known for his leadership, oratory, and resolute support for colonial rights; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Harrison was elected a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses, working alongside some of the most influential minds of the American Revolution, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams; and
WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, Benjamin Harrison placed his name upon one of America's most sacred documents by signing the Declaration of Independence, boldly pledging “our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor” in the pursuit of liberty; and