Bill Text: VA HR322 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Virginia Girls Choir.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-1)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-20 - Bill text as passed House (HR322ER) [HR322 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HR322-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, the Virginia Girls Choir, a diverse group of Richmond-area girls in grades five through twelve, celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2018; and
WHEREAS, the founding director of the Virginia Girls Choir was Dan Moriarty; the ensemble is made up of exceptionally talented and hard-working girls from all over the Richmond area who, in spite of differences in race, socio-economic backgrounds, religious upbringing, and schools, have formed a strong, supportive community; and
WHEREAS, since the founding of the Virginia Girls Choir in 2008, the girls have worked to sing with spirit and understanding in a variety of musical styles, with the music of the Anglican tradition taking pride of place in their repertoire; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Girls Choir sings for Choral Evensong at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and sings there on Sunday mornings; the choir has also sung at other churches throughout the community and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Girls Choir released a CD in 2010 and went on tour in England in 2012; participants grow in confidence, poise, self-esteem, and collegiality, as well as gain deep awareness and appreciation for the disciplined study of poetry, music, and the arts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Virginia Girls Choir, a diverse group of Richmond-area girls in grades five through twelve, hereby be commended for celebrating its tenth anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kerry Court, director of the Virginia Girls Choir, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the many achievements of the Virginia Girls Choir.
