2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2098
Commending Dance's Sporting Goods.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026
WHEREAS, Dance's Sporting Goods, an esteemed purveyor of hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle equipment and products that is currently based in Colonial Heights, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Dance's Sporting Goods was founded in Petersburg in 1976 by brothers Forrest and Marlon Dance and their father W.F. Dance, who started without experience operating a sporting goods store, yet possessed the work ethic, family support, and drive to make their vision a success; and
WHEREAS, as Dance's Sporting Goods' reputation grew, the business steadily expanded to feature new product lines and developed engaging promotions and events, such as its truckload ammunition sales and gun auctions, to draw in more customers; and
WHEREAS, in the 1990s, Dance's Sporting Goods operated store locations in Emporia and Waverly, and then later relocated its Petersburg store to Colonial Heights, where it has proudly served the community for many years; and
WHEREAS, Dance's Sporting Goods' dedication to quality and service has earned the trust of countless customers across several generations, all of whom have come to rely on the store as the unrivaled destination for their hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle needs; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Dance's Sporting Goods are the result of the leadership of its owners and the steadfast efforts of its employees, who place their customers' satisfaction and well-being above all else; and