Bill Text: VA HR793 | 2022 | 1st Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Naomi Collins.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-09-07 - Bill text as passed House (HR793ER) [HR793 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR793-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Naomi Collins completed the "Live Active, Live Healthy, Live Modern" senior seminar program through the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the "Live Active, Live Healthy, Live Modern" program that Naomi Collins completed is a weeklong residential program for senior citizens in the Commonwealth who are experiencing vision loss and their caregivers; and
WHEREAS, at the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired in Richmond where the program was held, Naomi Collins and other participants attended classes that helped them learn daily skills and increase their sense of independence and confidence as they cope with vision loss; and
WHEREAS, as part of her "Live Active, Live Healthy, Live Modern" experience, Naomi Collins had ample opportunity to network with fellow individuals who are losing their sight at an older age, bringing her a greater sense of community as she navigates the next chapter in her life; and
WHEREAS, the perseverance and dedication displayed by Naomi Collins through her participation in the "Live Active, Live Healthy, Live Modern" program is an inspiration to all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Naomi Collins hereby be commended for completing the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired's "Live Active, Live Healthy, Live Modern" senior seminar program; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Naomi Collins as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her accomplishments and best wishes in her future endeavors.
