Bill Text: VA SR111 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-14 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR111ER) [SR111 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-SR111-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, in 2019, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club celebrates 50 years of empowering women leaders and supporting the members of the Chesapeake community; and
WHEREAS, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club was officially recognized by the Virginia Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women in 1969; since that time, the club has welcomed women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club has counted among its membership school administrators, educators, public servants, business owners, and other distinguished professionals; the organization has received tireless leadership from its lifetime members, Margie Blevins, Irene Hurst, and Carol Stevenson, who was also a founding member; and
WHEREAS, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club has worked to strengthen the community through its involvement in numerous worthy initiatives; the club takes a special interest in education by supporting the Barbara Bush Literacy Program to help elementary school students learn to read and by awarding an annual college scholarship to an outstanding high school senior; and
WHEREAS, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club promotes patriotism and honors the nation's active-duty service members and veterans by preparing care packages and supporting Gold Star families; and
WHEREAS, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club also donates goods and services to community programs that benefit the homeless, disaster victims, women's shelters, and underprivileged children and families; and
WHEREAS, each year, the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club presents the Chesapeake Leadership Award to a woman with a servant's heart who has made a positive difference in the community, regardless of her political affiliation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club hereby be commended on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Central Chesapeake Republican Women's Club as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's five decades of generous contributions to the Chesapeake community.
