Bill Text: VA HJR1043 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Kempsville Meadows Elementary School.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1043ER) [HJR1043 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR1043-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, for 60 years, Kempsville Meadows Elementary School has provided children in Virginia Beach with a safe, supportive environment in which to learn and grow; and
WHEREAS, opened in 1959 with Josephine Charles as its first principal, Kempsville Meadows Elementary School helps young students become good citizens of the Commonwealth and the world by developing the life experiences to think critically and creatively while cultivating a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves and others; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated faculty and staff members of Kempsville Meadows Elementary School provide a robust, stimulating curriculum to students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, using innovative teaching methods to ensure that each student's academic needs are met; and
WHEREAS, Kempsville Meadows Elementary School offers many co-curricular programs, including athletics, tutoring, special education programs, and outreach from area attractions; and
WHEREAS, emphasizing strong relationships with parents, families, and the community, Kempsville Meadows Elementary School enhances the educational experience through opportunities for volunteering and other unique services that benefit every student; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Kempsville Meadows Elementary School on the occasion on its 60th anniversary in 2019; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kempsville Meadows Elementary School as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the school's legacy of service to the youths of Virginia Beach.
