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WHEREAS, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a year-round public garden in Richmond, has worked to promote excellence in horticulture and landscape design, educate members of the public, and share the beauty of the natural world for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden was founded in 1984, after Grace Arents, a niece of Lewis Ginter—a prominent Richmond businessman and philanthropist—willed that her property be used to build a botanical garden in his honor; and
WHEREAS, today, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of the top gardens in the nation, renowned for the quality of its displays, facilities, and programs; the 50-acre garden features more than a dozen uniquely themed areas and a conservatory that houses exotic and unusual plants from around the world; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers adult and children’s educational programs and maintains a full botanical library and herbarium; the garden also hosts special events, such as plant sales in the spring and fall, concerts, and the GardenFest of Lights; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden was named as one of 20 finalists for the best public garden in the USA Today and 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards; the garden will be up against worthy competitors from around the nation; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden owes much of its success to the tireless efforts of countless volunteers and many generous donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses in the community; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will celebrate its 30th anniversary with events throughout the year and new attractions, including a cherry tree walk; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hereby be commended on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in 2014; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for its many contributions to the Richmond community and the Commonwealth.