Bill Text: VA HJR195 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Joyce Entremont.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-02-15 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ195ER) [HJR195 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR195-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Joyce Entremont is a resident of Prince William County and a longtime volunteer for nonprofit Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries in Woodbridge; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Entremont has spent significant time, effort, and resources to serve as a mentor and volunteer for the homeless and chronically homeless in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Entremont has assisted with obtaining and delivering supplies to individuals living in homeless camps, and she has provided transportation for work and for medical care to homeless individuals; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Entremont has shown deliberate care and attention in assisting homeless individuals dealing with health crises, disabilities, substance abuse issues, and mental health challenges; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Entremont has worked tirelessly to secure funding for the advancement of HOPE Center, a facility to be built in Prince William County to provide long-term supportive housing and wraparound services to the county's homeless; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Entremont has demonstrated a tireless commitment to helping the community's homeless population, working in partnership with Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries to provide better opportunities for those in need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Joyce Entremont, a hardworking volunteer and a committed advocate for Prince William County's homeless; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joyce Entremont as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration and respect for her tireless service to the least fortunate among Virginia's residents.
