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2014 SESSION

14104571D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 294
Offered February 9, 2014
Commending the Virginia Production Alliance.
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Patrons-- Carr, Filler-Corn, Keam, McClellan and McQuinn
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WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance, which was founded in 1988 to provide leadership and opportunity for Virginia’s film and television industry, has celebrated its 25th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance is the Commonwealth’s only trade association representing Virginia’s film production community; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance is a statewide association, with districts in Charlottesville, Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Virginia Production Alliance are actors, directors, designers, crew members, film students, writers, editors, and others who believe in the value of film and television; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance is dedicated to providing job opportunities for Virginia workers in film and television production; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance provides professional development opportunities to enhance the skills of its members; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance is committed to workforce development for citizens of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance supports students and young filmmakers so that they can live and work in their home state; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance is the leading advocate for the Commonwealth’s film and television production community; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance has worked with Virginia’s lawmakers to establish legislation designed to strengthen the industry in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance serves as a communication network, providing valuable information and opportunities; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance believes in the value of providing jobs for Virginia citizens and revenue for the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Production Alliance members are all proud to be living and working in their chosen field of endeavor in the Commonwealth of Virginia; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Virginia Production Alliance for its valuable service to the Commonwealth on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Terry Stroud, chair of the Board of the Virginia Production Alliance, and Anne Chapman, president of the Board of the Virginia Production Alliance, as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and admiration for providing leadership and opportunity in the Commonwealth for members of the film and television industry.