HJ5224: Commending the Marshall Community Center.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5224
Commending the Marshall Community Center.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, September 18, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, September 18, 2014

 

WHEREAS, in 2014, the Marshall Community Center celebrates 25 years of providing a safe, modern environment for local residents to pursue recreational and educational opportunities and stay connected to other members of the community; and

WHEREAS, offering a wide variety of facilities available for public use or rental, the Marshall Community Center has been an integral part of the community, hosting numerous events, public forums, and recreational and volunteer activities over the years; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center contains a full court gymnasium, an auditorium, a dance studio, a fitness center, meeting rooms, and a cafe; helping to strengthen and support members of the community, the center waives fees for nonprofit groups, youth organizations, and governmental agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center is also home to the John Marshall Branch of Fauquier County Public Library; named for Fauquier-native Supreme Court Justice John Marshall, the library provides countless opportunities for lifelong learning through a full range of programs for children, teens, and adults; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center has succeeded in its mission thanks in part to the time and talents of many volunteers, who have helped with maintenance, special events, and office work, and generous donations from local individuals, businesses, and organizations; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center will commemorate its 25th anniversary with a two-day event on September 26 and 27, featuring music, dancing, art and history programs, a Science Spectacular for children, and other activities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Marshall Community Center on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Marshall Community Center as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its countless contributions to the Marshall and Fauquier County communities.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5224

Offered September 16, 2014
Commending the Marshall Community Center.
Patron-- Webert

WHEREAS, in 2014, the Marshall Community Center celebrates 25 years of providing a safe, modern environment for local residents to pursue recreational and educational opportunities and stay connected to other members of the community; and

WHEREAS, offering a wide variety of facilities available for public use or rental, the Marshall Community Center has been an integral part of the community, hosting numerous events, public forums, and recreational and volunteer activities over the years; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center contains a full court gymnasium, an auditorium, a dance studio, a fitness center, meeting rooms, and a cafe; helping to strengthen and support members of the community, the center waives fees for nonprofit groups, youth organizations, and governmental agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center is also home to the John Marshall Branch of Fauquier County Public Library; named for Fauquier-native Supreme Court Justice John Marshall, the library provides countless opportunities for lifelong learning through a full range of programs for children, teens, and adults; and

WHEREAS, Marshall Community Center has succeeded in its mission thanks in part to the time and talents of many volunteers, who have helped with maintenance, special events, and office work, and generous donations from local individuals, businesses, and organizations; and

WHEREAS, the Marshall Community Center will commemorate its 25th anniversary with a two-day event on September 26 - 27, featuring music, dancing, art and history programs, a Science Spectacular for children, and other activities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Marshall Community Center on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Marshall Community Center as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its countless contributions to the Marshall and Fauquier County communities.