Bill Text: VA HR144 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced

Virginia House Resolution 144 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: Commending the Unity March Against Hate.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-03 - Bill text as passed House (HR144ER) [HR144 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-HR144-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 144 Offered March 2, 2020 Commending the Unity March Against Hate. ---------- Patrons-- Ayala, Adams, D.M. and Carroll Foy ----------

WHEREAS, in August 2020, the Unity March Against Hate will promote justice, tolerance, and equality for all with a 90-mile march from Manassas to Charlottesville; and

WHEREAS, the Unity March Against Hate will bring together like-minded people of many faiths and from all walks of life, including youth athletes, representatives from the LGBTQ community, veterans, and many others; and

WHEREAS, some members of the Unity March Against Hate will complete the journey on foot, while others will travel on bicycles and in cars or buses; and

WHEREAS, the Unity March Against Hate provides an opportunity for residents of Virginia to stand up to intolerance and resist attempts to divide the community with prejudice and fear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Unity March Against Hate hereby be commended on the occasion of its titular event on August 9�12, 2020; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Unity March Against Hate as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the march's message of strength and hope.