Bill Text: VA HJR829 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Jhermaine Richey.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-14 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ829ER) [HJR829 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR829-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Jhermaine Richey received the 2018 Youth of the Year award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia for his exceptional achievements in community service and leadership; and
WHEREAS, a native of Portsmouth, Jhermaine Richey joined a Boys & Girls Club at the age of 10 and earned a reputation as a reliable and active club member; he participated in numerous club activities, including a cross-country trip; and
WHEREAS, rising above negative influences, Jhermaine Richey has been a role model for his fellow young people through his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs' Keystone teen community service group and Passport to Manhood male mentorship program; and
WHEREAS, Jhermaine Richey completed the Discipleship Evangelism 101 course at Mount Carmel Baptist Church and received a certificate of appreciation for his work on Keep Woodrow Wilson Beautiful Day 2016; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his community service, Jhermaine Richey is committed to high academic achievement; he is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and is currently studying business at Old Dominion University, with plans to become an entrepreneur; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Jhermaine Richey on his selection as the 2018 Youth of the Year; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jhermaine Richey as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to the Portsmouth community and best wishes for the future.