Bill Text: VA HJR897 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ897ER) [HJR897 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR897-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, an organization dedicated to building affordable homes that strengthen families and communities, celebrated its 15th annual Raise the Roof fundraiser on March 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS, an ecumenical group of individuals formed the Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg affiliate in 1985; the group started their first home in 1986 and, since then, the affiliate has constructed and renovated 155 houses in the region it serves; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope, utilizing volunteers to build and repair affordable homes for low-income residents of the area it serves; and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg's Raise the Roof fundraiser is a festive, Mardi Gras-themed event with entertainment, as well as silent auctions that aim to raise significant funds to sustain the organization's benevolent work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg for its service to the community on the occasion of its 15th annual Raise the Roof fundraiser in 2019; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its dedication to creating affordable housing for low-income residents.
