Bill > HJR22

This resolution designates April 27th of each year, starting in 2026, as "Birthplace of American Cuisine Day" in Virginia. This date commemorates the arrival of the first English settlers in 1607, who encountered Native Americans roasting oysters, an event considered the first written account of prepared food in the United States and the genesis of American cuisine. The resolution highlights how Virginia's culinary heritage is a fusion of Native American, European, and African traditions, enriched by ingredients from the Caribbean, and emphasizes the significant economic contributions of the state's food industry, including agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, and hospitality businesses. The designation aims to celebrate Virginia as a foundational food region, recognize those working in the food industry, and encourage support for local Virginia products.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ22