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2023 SESSION

23100224D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 227
Offered January 11, 2023
Prefiled December 19, 2022
Commending Birddogs Country Store.
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Patrons-- Stuart, McDougle and McPike
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WHEREAS, Birddogs Country Store, a cherished establishment in Montross that provided a variety of goods and merchandise and served as a focal point for the community for more than 13 years, regrettably closed its doors in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Birddogs Country Store was founded in 2009 by Darlene Dyer, who, alongside her mother, Delores Wathen, has operated country stores in the area since the early 1990s; and

WHEREAS, Birddogs Country Store’s wide array of goods and merchandise ran the gamut from spark plugs, camping items, and fishing bait to groceries, beer, and wine, while its homemade chicken salad and other delicious deli items drew patrons from throughout the Northern Neck; and

WHEREAS, located along Route 3 near Westmoreland State Park, Birddogs Country Store fostered a greater sense of community in the region by creating a space in which individuals, particularly local watermen and farmers, could gather and converse; and

WHEREAS, Birddogs Country Store has supported numerous members of the community over the years by offering them gainful employment and the opportunity to succeed; and

WHEREAS, Darlene Dyer helped many throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping Birddogs Country Store open to those in need, by initiating a delivery service for those who could not safely visit the store in person, and by providing sick leave to her employees; and

WHEREAS, through a steadfast commitment to quality and service, Birddogs Country Store exemplified why the Commonwealth is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Birddogs Country Store for its many years of service to the Montross community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Darlene Dyer, owner of Birddogs Country Store, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the store’s contributions to the Commonwealth.