WHEREAS, in 2022, Prince William County Public Schools received a Leadership in Greener Purchasing Award from Office Depot for its commitment to eco-conscious supply purchases; and

WHEREAS, the Leadership in Greener Purchasing Award recognizes entities like Prince William County Public Schools that strive to make environmentally sound and sustainable purchasing decisions for supplies like technology, paper, printing products, and furniture; and

WHEREAS, Prince William County Public Schools was one of only 20 award winners selected from a pool of 1,000 applicants; recipients were selected for purchases made during 2021 across multiple categories of expenditures; and

WHEREAS, Prince William County Public Schools achieved the award for focusing on the purchase of products with high energy efficiency, the reduction of items with harsh or harmful chemicals, and the use of products made from recyclable materials; and

WHEREAS, Prince William County Public Schools has further emphasized the importance of using eco-friendly products and materials and transitioning toward sustainable facilities through its PWCS Vision 2025 Strategic Plan; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Prince William County Public Schools hereby be commended on winning a 2022 Leadership in Greener Purchasing Award; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Prince William County Public Schools as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the school division's commitment to environmental stewardship.