Bill Text: VA HR583 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Connor Shepherd.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-25 - Bill text as passed House (HR583ER) [HR583 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR583-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Connor Shepherd of Hampton turned a school assignment into an opportunity to support a local animal shelter and strengthen the community; and
WHEREAS, tasked with writing a persuasive letter, 10-year-old Connor Shepherd decided to make a difference in the community by writing to local pet stores and asking them to donate toys to the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, Connor Shepherd hoped to collect a few toys to provide comfort items for animals waiting to be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the PetSmart store on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News responded to Connor Shepherd's finely crafted letter and exceeded his expectations by donating an array of toys, leashes, collars, beds, food, and treats; and
WHEREAS, the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, which serves York County and the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, and Poquoson, used Connor Shepherd's donations to build 30 adoption care bags to send home with people who had recently adopted pets from the shelter; and
WHEREAS, Connor Shepherd has inspired others through his leadership and commitment to brighten the days of both people and animals in his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Connor Shepherd hereby be commended for his work to support the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Connor Shepherd as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements in service to the Hampton community.
