Bill Text: VA SJR6 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia Senate Joint Resolution 6 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending Andolyn Medina.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-01-17 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ6ER) [SJR6 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-SJR6-Enrolled.html

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Commending Andolyn Medina. Agreed to by the Senate, January 9, 2014 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 17, 2014

WHEREAS, Andolyn Medina, a freshman at Hollins University, was selected as Miss Virginia Collegiate America 2014; and

WHEREAS, the Miss Collegiate America Pageant competition provides personal and professional opportunities for collegiate women; and

WHEREAS, Andolyn Medina, who is currently majoring in biology and music on a full four-year tuition academic scholarship, plans to have a career in medicine and music therapy; and

WHEREAS, a talented vocalist and pianist, Andolyn Medina is the recipient of the McCullough Voice Scholarship and was selected for the Hollins University Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra; and

WHEREAS, Andolyn Medina was selected for the Caribbean internship program and the Jamaica Cultural Immersion Program; and

WHEREAS, during her reign as Miss Virginia Collegiate America 2014, Andolyn Medina will promote her personal platform of P. E. A. C. E. (Peer Empowerment and Community Engagement) and the national platform of Crown C. A. R. E. S. (Creating a Respectful Environment in School); and

WHEREAS, Andolyn Medina will encourage her peers to take part in community affairs and teach tolerance to youth of all ages in order to have a safe and bully-free environment; and

WHEREAS, Andolyn Medina will travel to Orlando, Florida, to represent the Commonwealth at the Miss Collegiate America 2014 pageant held July 2 through July 6; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Andolyn Medina on her selection as Miss Virginia Collegiate America 2014; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Andolyn Medina as an expression of the General Assembly's congratulations and admiration for her community service.