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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 402 Commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Prince William County chapter.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 4, 2014 Agreed to by the Senate, March 6, 2014

 

WHEREAS, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Prince William County chapter works to enhance the community by promoting service, political awareness, and leadership development; and

WHEREAS, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) is a nonprofit volunteer organization for women; the group addresses common issues in local communities and families, advocates for gender and racial equality, and strives to enhance career opportunities through networking and educational programs; and

WHEREAS, the Prince William County chapter of the NCBW was founded on November 17, 2012, with a mission to better the lives of women and their families in the community; and

WHEREAS, playing an active role in the community, the NCBW Prince William County chapter has coordinated health fairs, conducted a political action symposium, and established mentoring programs and scholarships for students; and

WHEREAS, the NCBW Prince William County chapter also created an award honoring women and youths who have provided outstanding service in the health field; and

WHEREAS, in 2013, the NCBW Prince William County chapter received a grant to begin an educational awareness campaign on the increased risk of triple negative breast cancer among African American women; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the campaign, eight churches in the Counties of Prince William and Stafford formed a partnership to expand awareness about the disease; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Prince William County chapter for its exceptional contributions to the community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Prince William County chapter as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the group’s dedication to serving women and families in Prince William County and best wishes for the future.