House Resolution 821 is a commemorative resolution honoring Simmons and Associates Realty, Inc. on its 50th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the company, founded by Charles F. Simmons in Clarksville in 1974, for helping generations of families find homes and for expanding into homebuilding through Simmons Construction Company. It also highlights Simmons’s long-standing role in the local real estate and construction industries and his personal history as an educator before entering business.
The resolution further praises Charles F. Simmons and his companies for their broader contributions to the Clarksville and Southside Virginia community, including work in Mecklenburg County and the John H. Kerr Reservoir/Buggs Island Lake area. It notes his service on the Southside Planning District Commission and the Clarksville Economic Development Authority, as well as his involvement in projects such as Lakeside Commerce Park and the renovation of the Clarksville Fine Arts Center. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to present a copy of the resolution to Simmons as an expression of the House’s admiration.
Impact
HR 821 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely ceremonial: it formally recognizes a private business and its founder for long-term service and community contributions, and it creates an official record of legislative commendation in the House of Delegates.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone. The bill was agreed to by the House of Delegates, and the text itself is celebratory, emphasizing gratitude, admiration, and community appreciation for Simmons and Associates Realty, Inc. No opposing views, amendments, or recorded controversy appear in the available materials.
Contention
There is no notable contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary rather than regulatory, it does not appear to have generated debate over policy, costs, or legal effects. The only substantive focus is recognition of Charles F. Simmons, his businesses, and their local economic and civic contributions.