WHEREAS, Thomas Grant, Jr., coordinator of the Loudoun County Veterans Services Program, has excelled in his efforts to support local veterans and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership of Thomas "Tom" Grant, Jr., the Loudoun County Veterans Services Program has strengthened its capacity to provide outreach, information, and referrals to veterans seeking help with federal benefits, employment training, mental health, and other issues; and

WHEREAS, throughout the pandemic, Tom Grant has worked diligently to maintain good communication with local veterans and continue to raise awareness of these helpful resources and services; and

WHEREAS, Tom Grant has cultivated partnerships with other local organizations to ensure that needs of veterans and their families are met in a timely and effective manner; and

WHEREAS, Tom Grant has honored the service and sacrifices of the nation's veterans by giving them the support they need to continue to serve their communities in civilian life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Thomas Grant, Jr., be commended for his outstanding work in support of local veterans and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Thomas Grant, Jr., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements on behalf of the residents of Loudoun County.