WHEREAS, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the School of Practical Nursing at Osbourn Park High School received a 2021 Business Partnership of the Year award for their collaborative work to enhance student achievement in Prince William County; and

WHEREAS, selected by SPARK, the education foundation for Prince William County Public Schools, the Business Partnership of the Year awards recognize outstanding coordinated efforts in community outreach between local businesses and school entities; and

WHEREAS, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the School of Practical Nursing at Osbourn Park High School have helped more than 300 students gain valuable experience and achieve their mandatory clinical training hours at the hospital facility; and

WHEREAS, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the School of Practical Nursing at Osbourn Park High School have also supported numerous scholarships, ensuring that students are able to fulfill their dreams and pursue a career in the health care field; and

WHEREAS, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the School of Practical Nursing at Osbourn Park High School received the 2021 Business Partnership of the Year award at a special ceremony hosted by the Prince William County superintendent of schools and members of the Prince William County School Board and sponsored by RRMM Architects and Micron Technology; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the School of Practical Nursing at Osbourn Park High School hereby be commended on winning a 2021 Business Partnership of the Year award; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare copies of this resolution for presentation to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the School of Practical Nursing at Osbourn Park High School as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for their accomplishments on behalf of students.