Bill Text: VA HJR919 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ919ER) [HJR919 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR919-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, in 2019, the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club marks 50 years of engaging established citizens with the task of welcoming new residents to the community; and
WHEREAS, the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club invites residents to create new friendships, provides opportunities for socializing, and acquaints new residents with the community, fulfilling the organization's motto to "Have Fun, Make New Friends!"; and
WHEREAS, the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club is a vibrant organization, with numerous activities every month that take place in residents' homes, area businesses, and cultural institutions, including coffee meet-ups; luncheons with speakers; and activities like nature walks, canasta, crafting, museum visits, movie screenings, and tech forums; and
WHEREAS, the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club has played an important role in letting new members of the community understand the many helpful resources for residents in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club for marking in 2019 its 50th anniversary of engaging established inhabitants with the task of welcoming new residents to the community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Club as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the group's generous hospitality and noble community-building efforts.
