Bill Text: VA HR201 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Virginia Tamil Academy.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Bill text as passed House (HR201ER) [HR201 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2013-HR201-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, the Virginia Tamil Academy has proudly taught the Tamil language, one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world, to members of the Northern Virginia community for more than a decade; and WHEREAS, the Tamil language, which has existed for more than 2,000 years, continues to be used in contemporary India and in countries around the world by the Tamil people; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Tamil Academy, a volunteer-based, secular, nonprofit organization, currently has 170 registered students and 50 volunteers; and WHEREAS, through the Virginia Tamil Academy's hard work, students across Northern Virginia are being introduced to the Tamil culture, literature, and language; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Tamil Academy organizes community social and educational events to highlight the Tamil culture; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Tamil Academy utilizes democratic ideals to help promote decision making and transparency among the organization; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Tamil Academy also has a Tamil Virtual Academy to assist students of the language who cannot attend the classes in person; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Tamil Academy provides students with the opportunity to make new friends, learn about the Tamil culture and language, and build leadership and team-building skills; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Virginia Tamil Academy hereby be commended for its commitment to preserving an ancient, classical language; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Virginia Tamil Academy as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the Academy's dedication to its students. |
