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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 982 Commending Ana Hernandez.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2017 Agreed to by the Senate, February 22, 2017

 

WHEREAS, Ana Hernandez, a skilled and dedicated school crossing guard in Arlington County, was named one of Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards in February 2017; and

WHEREAS, Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards awards are presented by the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program; Ana Hernandez was one of only six statewide winners out of 71 nominees; and

WHEREAS, Ana Hernandez has helped ensure that children have a safe route to walk and bike to school since August 2014, when she joined the crossing guard unit of Ashlawn Elementary School; she also serves as a crossing guard at Barrett Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, on the job rain, snow, or shine, Ana Hernandez demonstrates practiced control over the buses, cars, construction vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians crossing through her intersection; and

WHEREAS, known for her cheerful disposition and sunny smile, Ana Hernandez goes above and beyond in her duties as crossing guard, taking time to teach students about the importance of pedestrian safety; and

WHEREAS, Ana Hernandez was honored by the Arlington County Police Department and members of the Ashlawn community for her achievement at a ceremony for Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on February 8, 2017; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Ana Hernandez on being named one of Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ana Hernandez as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her work to serve and safeguard the youth of Arlington County.