2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 134
Commending the Hampton Roads Chamber.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, for 225 years, the Hampton Roads Chamber has served as the premier voice of the regional business community, advancing economic prosperity and improving the quality of life throughout Hampton Roads; and
WHEREAS, established in 1801, the Hampton Roads Chamber is one of the oldest chambers of commerce in the United States and has demonstrated enduring leadership through centuries of economic, industrial, and social transformation; and
WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Chamber has remained steadfast in its mission to promote a strong, resilient, and competitive regional economy by advocating for pro-business public policy, workforce development, and strategic regional collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Chamber has played a pivotal role in fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and strengthening key regional industries, including the defense and maritime sectors, advanced manufacturing, logistics, cybersecurity, energy, and health care; and
WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Chamber has been a unifying force across the region, bringing together businesses of all sizes, public and private sector leaders, and community stakeholders to address shared challenges and advance collective solutions; and