Bill Text: VA HJR91 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Cedarfield.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-01-20 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ91ER) [HJR91 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HJR91-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Cedarfield, a life plan community in Henrico County that serves the needs of senior citizens in the Greater Richmond area, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2021; and
WHEREAS, founded in September 1996 by Virginia United Methodist Homes, now Pinnacle Living, Cedarfield has strove from the beginning to provide exceptional care and hospitality to its residents, fostering a community where individuals are empowered to embrace all of the opportunities life has to offer; and
WHEREAS, in commemoration of its silver jubilee, Cedarfield planned a number of programs and events for residents and staff, creating moments to celebrate the community's past and look toward its future; and
WHEREAS, Cedarfield's festivities began in September 2021 with an outdoor festival, followed shortly thereafter by an honorary breakfast, when 16 residents and 13 team members who had been with the community since its founding were recognized; and
WHEREAS, to show their appreciation for their years of service, residents have donated to a fund that supports the Cedarfield Scholarship Program, providing five scholarships to team members during the anniversary year and continuing as a resource for the professional development of team members for years to come; and
WHEREAS, the year's celebrations at Cedarfield will culminate in August 2022 with the unveiling of a permanent exhibit about the community's history, followed by a final event with organizational partners in September; and
WHEREAS, by providing a safe and nurturing home to its residents for the past 25 years, Cedarfield has helped make the Commonwealth a wonderful place to live; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Cedarfield, a cherished senior living community in Henrico County, 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 Cedarfield as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the community's contributions to the Commonwealth.
