Bill Text: VA SJR137 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced

NOTE: There are more recent revisions of this legislation. Read Latest Draft

---

Bill Title: Commending the Virginia Dental Association.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-02 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ137ER) [SJR137 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-SJR137-Introduced.html

---

20108204D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 137 Offered February 19, 2020 Commending the Virginia Dental Association. ---------- Patron-- Pillion ----------

WHEREAS, the Virginia Dental Association, a professional organization representing dentists from across the Commonwealth, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Dental Association was founded by nine dentists on November 3, 1870, to cultivate the science and art of dentistry and to elevate and sustain the professional character of dentists; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Dental Association now represents 3,920 dentists from all dental specialties and all regions of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Dental Association strives to empower its members to better serve their patients and make lasting contributions to the field of dentistry through education, advocacy, and opportunities for leadership development; and

WHEREAS, throughout its history, the Virginia Dental Association has promoted good oral health while fostering integrity, compassion, and social responsibility among its members; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Virginia Dental Association on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Virginia Dental Association as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the Association's dedication to advancing the profession of dentistry and to improving the oral health of all Virginians.