WHEREAS, Uniwest Construction, Inc., the construction affiliate of Uniwest Companies, has greatly served the communities of Northern Virginia for more than 35 years; and

WHEREAS, as a developer of mixed-use projects in Northern Virginia and beyond for more than three decades, Uniwest Construction brings ample experience to bear in the creation of residential and commercial spaces that enhance the quality of life of residents, workers, and patrons; and

WHEREAS, Uniwest Construction built the Vantage Apartments on Strawberry Lane in Merrifield between 2005 and 2008, marking the first phase in what would become Mosaic, an upscale shopping and dining center that is a popular destination for residents of Fairfax County; and

WHEREAS, Uniwest Construction's president, Michael Collier, served as a member of the Merrifield revitalization committee that oversaw the Mosaic project over many years; and

WHEREAS, with its headquarters at the Vantage Mosaic Apartments, Uniwest Construction has been a longtime member of the Greater Merrifield Business Association, supporting the growth and development of the area for the benefit of many; and

WHEREAS, with the interests of its residents in mind, Uniwest Construction sought out first-rate retailers to occupy Mosaic's space, including Four Sisters restaurant, Chipotle, Citibank, X-Sport Fitness, Cold Stone Creamery, Merrifield Tailor, and Federal Express; and

WHEREAS, the high number of original tenants in the Vantage Mosaic Apartments is a testament to Uniwest Construction's ability to envision the needs of its residents and to execute its plans impeccably; and

WHEREAS, through its role in creating Mosaic and other highly-rated mixed-use properties in the region, Uniwest Construction has helped to make Northern Virginia a wonderful place to live, work, and play; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Uniwest Construction, Inc., hereby be commended for its service to the communities of Northern Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michael Collier, president of Uniwest Construction, Inc., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the company's contributions to the Commonwealth.