Bill Text: VA HR307 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-08 - Agreed to by House by voice vote [HR307 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR307-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps, an organization of medical and nonmedical volunteers dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of the Loudoun County community, have worked tirelessly to administer vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps, established under Loudoun County Health and Human Services to prepare the community for a bioterrorism event or epidemic, is shouldering the responsibility for much of Loudoun County's COVID-19 vaccine rollout; and
WHEREAS, with a roll of more than 2,600 volunteers, the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps has seen its membership surge by 1,000 since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 70 people registering since the vaccine campaign began, a testament to the charitable spirit that guides the organization; and
WHEREAS, from conducting traffic lines to administering the shot, numerous volunteers with the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps have worked indefatigably to ensure that citizens of Loudoun County are vaccinated safely and efficiently against COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps has demonstrated a commitment to the community that is an inspiration to all Virginians and a reminder of why the Commonwealth is a wonderful place to live, work, and play; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps, an organization of medical and nonmedical volunteers supporting the Loudoun County community, hereby be commended for its service during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps as an expression of the House of Delegates' high esteem and admiration for the organization's service and accomplishments.
