HR313: Commending Cyliene Montgomery.


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 313
Commending Cyliene Montgomery.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 19, 2019

 

WHEREAS, Cyliene Montgomery has enriched the lives of people with disabilities through her advocacy and strengthened the Southside Virginia community through her leadership and generosity; and

WHEREAS, Cyliene Montgomery has served as the chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s disAbility Caucus for many years, promoting the interests of individuals with disabilities in the political process and increasing awareness of the needs of individuals with disabilities among elected officials and the community; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her work as chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s disAbility Caucus, Cyliene Montgomery actively participates in local political groups advocating on behalf of individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Cyliene Montgomery is active in her community, serving on the board of directors of the Improvement Association, Inc., as a member and current chair of the Brunswick County Litter Control Council, and as a member of the board of directors and current chair of the Coalition for Delaying Parenthood in Youth, Inc.; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Cyliene Montgomery hereby be commended for her tireless work to bring awareness to the needs of underrepresented and underserved individuals, including individuals with disabilities; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Cyliene Montgomery as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for her contributions to the community.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 313

Offered February 18, 2019
Commending Cyliene Montgomery.
Patron-- Tyler

WHEREAS, Cyliene Montgomery has enriched the lives of people with disabilities through her advocacy and strengthened the Southside Virginia community through her leadership and generosity; and

WHEREAS, Cyliene Montgomery has served as the chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s disAbility Caucus for many years, promoting the interests of individuals with disabilities in the political process and increasing awareness of the needs of individuals with disabilities among elected officials and the community; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her work as chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s disAbility Caucus, Cyliene Montgomery actively participates in local political groups advocating on behalf of individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Cyliene Montgomery is also active in her community, serving on the board of directors of the Improvement Association, Inc., as a member and current chair of the Brunswick County Litter Control Council, and as a member of the board of directors and current chair of the Coalition for Delaying Parenthood in Youth, Inc.; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Cyliene Montgomery hereby be commended for her tireless work to bring awareness to the needs of underrepresented and underserved individuals, including individuals with disabilities; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Cyliene Montgomery as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her contributions to the community.