Bill Text: VA SJR407 | 2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Something in the Water.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-25 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ407ER) [SJR407 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-SJR407-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Something in the Water, a multi-day music festival hosted by singer, songwriter, producer, and Virginia Beach-native Pharrell Williams that celebrates diversity and empowerment through music, will return to Virginia Beach on April 28–30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Something in the Water is to unite the community and celebrate the diversity and magic of Virginia Beach; the festival blends different genres of music and provides an opportunity for Pharrell Williams to bring the best music he has encountered around the world back to his hometown; and
WHEREAS, Something in the Water includes music, education, sports, art and culture, health and wellness, and more, with activities for people of all ages and interests; the festival will take place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in the Vibe Arts District, and along a stretch of Atlantic Ave and the beach; and
WHEREAS, Something in the Water was last held in Virginia Beach in 2019, its inaugural debut, and drew a significant number of visitors from around the world and generated tens of millions of dollars in economic impact for local businesses not only in Virginia Beach but across Hampton Roads; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Something in the Water, a vibrant music festival in Virginia Beach; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Pharrell Williams, organizer of Something in the Water, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the festival's contributions to the Virginia Beach community.
