2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 280
Commending Jimmy and Dottie Dillard.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Dottie Dillard of Fredericksburg have proudly volunteered together at Mary Washington Hospital for nearly three decades, demonstrating an incredible commitment to the health and wellness of their fellow community members; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Dottie Dillard's association with Mary Washington Hospital began nearly 70 years ago, when Jimmy, who was a competitive race car driver at the time, invited Dottie to one of his races as a first date; and
WHEREAS, during the race, Jimmy Dillard was injured in a crash and rushed to Mary Washington Hospital, accompanied by Dottie; the event proved to be the beginning of a lifelong love story, and the couple has been together ever since; and
WHEREAS, in the 1990s, Jimmy and Dottie Dillard returned to Mary Washington Hospital as volunteers who greet and escort patients to appointments; the couple, who are now both over 90 years old, has continued to volunteer every Wednesday, recording more than 13,000 hours of service; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Dottie Dillard's dedication to service is a reflection of their compassion, kindness, and generosity, and their work with the hospital has allowed them to stay active and engaged in the community; now, therefore, be it