Bill Text: VA HR104 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 2123.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-08 - Bill text as passed House (HR104ER) [HR104 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR104-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 2123, an honorable and distinguished organization serving the veterans of Winchester, celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2123 has over 200 local members and welcomes all qualified veterans to attend monthly meetings and special events; and
WHEREAS, VFW Post 2123's Honor Guard performs numerous veteran burials and remembrances, at no cost to veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, VFW Post 2123 is active and visible in the Winchester community, collaborating with schools and local employers, including through its essay contests for local middle and high school students; and
WHEREAS, VFW Post 2123 is a member of the Top of Virginia Chamber and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Veterans Engagement Board, both of which connect it to neighboring businesses; and
WHEREAS, VFW Post 2123 itself provides employment support services, such as job fairs for veterans, creating opportunities for many in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 2123 of Winchester hereby be commended on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 2123 as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the organization's contributions to the Commonwealth.
