2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26109162D

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 327

Offered March 8, 2026

Commending the Town of Dendron.

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Patron—Pope Adams

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WHEREAS, the Town of Dendron, located in Surry County, proudly celebrates 120 years since its incorporation by an Act of the General Assembly on March 15, 1906; and

WHEREAS, originally known as Mussel Fork Village and later renamed Dendron, a name derived from the Greek word for “tree,” the town's identity has long been rooted in its rich forestry heritage and natural beauty; and

WHEREAS, Dendron rose to prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a thriving lumber company town, serving as the headquarters of the Surry Lumber Company and as a hub of rail transportation that connected rural communities to markets and opportunity; and

WHEREAS, despite economic hardship following the closure of the lumber operations in 1927 and a devastating Main Street fire in 1931, the resilient citizens of Dendron persevered, rebuilding their community and preserving its proud history; and

WHEREAS, today, Dendron remains a close-knit town whose residents honor their shared heritage, celebrate their enduring spirit, and contribute meaningfully to the civic and cultural life of Surry County and the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the 120th anniversary of Dendron's incorporation offers a fitting opportunity to reflect on the town's legacy of industry, resilience, and community pride and to recognize the generations of families whose dedication has sustained it; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Town of Dendron hereby be commended on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of its incorporation; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Town of Dendron as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the town's history and best wishes for its continued prosperity and success in the years to come.