HJ211: Commending the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 211
Commending the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 6, 2018
Agreed to by the Senate, February 15, 2018

 

WHEREAS, the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs supports more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Commonwealth as they work to promote positive youth development; and

WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs in Virginia serve more than 75,000 school-aged youths in 50 counties, cities, and towns in Virginia; their goal is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and

WHEREAS, through strong, proven development programs, leaders in the Boys & Girls Clubs stress character and leadership development, education and career advancement, and health and life skills; they encourage an appreciation for the arts and provide programs in sports, fitness, and recreation; and

WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs’ programs promote a better self-image and improved education, social, emotional, and cultural awareness while encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, and enhanced life management skills; and

WHEREAS, through the years, Boys & Girls Clubs have inspired young people to aspire to the highest level of personal development and to become good citizens who are involved in their communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for the outstanding services Boys & Girls Clubs provide to young people and their families; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the important work of all Boys & Girls Clubs in the Commonwealth.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 211

Offered February 5, 2018
Commending the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.
Patron-- Mullin

WHEREAS, the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs supports more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Commonwealth as they work to promote positive youth development; and

WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs in Virginia serve more than 75,000 school-aged youths in 50 counties, cities, and towns in Virginia; their goal is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and

WHEREAS, through strong, proven development programs, leaders in the Boys & Girls Clubs stress character and leadership development, education and career advancement, and health and life skills; they encourage an appreciation for the arts and provide programs in sports, fitness, and recreation; and

WHEREAS, the programs promote a better self-image and improved education, social, emotional, and cultural awareness while encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, and enhanced life management skills; and

WHEREAS, through the years, Boys & Girls Clubs have inspired young people to aspire to the highest level of personal development and to become good citizens who are involved in their communities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for the outstanding services Boys & Girls Clubs provide to young people and their families; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the important work of all Boys & Girls Clubs in the Commonwealth.