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+ ~~2026~~ SPECIAL SESSION I + + ~~INTRODUCED~~ + + + ~~26200125D~~ SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

2033 I ~~Offered~~ ~~June~~ ~~15,~~ ~~2026~~ N Commending the Charlottesville Downtown Mall.

2033 E + + Commending the Charlottesville Downtown Mall.

T ~~—————~~ ~~Patron—Deeds~~ R ~~—————~~ O WHEREAS, in 1976, the City of Charlottesville boldly reimagined its historic Main Street into what would become the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States, D reflecting a visionary commitment to community, commerce, and culture;

N + + R + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, in 1976, the City of Charlottesville boldly reimagined its historic Main Street into what L would become the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States, reflecting a visionary commitment to community, commerce, and culture;

and WHEREAS, the Downtown Mall was designed by renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, U C whose innovative vision emphasized human-centered urban spaces, incorporating flowing brickwork, inviting public gathering areas, and a seamless blend of natural and built environments that continues to define ~~thE~~ Downtown Mall's unique character;

and E WHEREAS, the Downtown Mall was designed by renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin, D whose innovative vision emphasized human-centered urban spaces, incorporating flowing brickwork, inviting public gathering areas, and a seamless blend of natural and built environments that continues to define the Downtown Mall's unique character;

and WHEREAS, over the past five decades, the Downtown Mall has flourished as the vibrant heart of D Charlottesville, serving as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike and as a hub for local businesses, restaurants, artists, performers, and entrepreneurs;

and WHEREAS, over the past five decades, the Downtown Mall has flourished as the vibrant heart of Charlottesville, serving as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike and as a hub for local businesses, restaurants, artists, performers, and entrepreneurs;

and WHEREAS, the Downtown Mall has also served as a cultural cornerstone, hosting festivals, concerts, markets, and public events that celebrate the diversity, creativity, and spirit of the Charlottesville community;

and S R WHEREAS, the Downtown Mall has also served as a cultural cornerstone, hosting festivals, concerts, 2 markets, and public events that celebrate the diversity, creativity, and spirit of the Charlottesville community;

and WHEREAS, the preservation of historic architecture alongside thoughtful development has ensured that S the Downtown Mall remains both a reflection of Charlottesville's rich history and a symbol of its ~~forward-R~~ 24 looking vision;

3 and E WHEREAS, the preservation of historic architecture alongside thoughtful development has ensured that R the Downtown Mall remains both a reflection of Charlottesville's rich history and a symbol of its forward- looking vision;

and 3 WHEREAS, generations of Charlottesville residents, business owners, civic leaders, and community 3 partners have contributed to the success and continued evolution of the Downtown Mall, ensuring its place as a cherished public space for connection and shared experience;

and WHEREAS, generations of Charlottesville residents, business owners, civic leaders, and community partners have contributed to the success and continued evolution of the Downtown Mall, ensuring its place as a cherished public space for connection and shared experience;

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