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2019 SESSION

19107035D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1046
Offered February 18, 2019
Commending Pembroke Meadows Elementary School.
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Patrons-- Turpin, Adams, D.M., Convirs-Fowler, Delaney, Heretick, Hope, Kory, Lindsey, Rasoul, Stolle and Ware; Senators: Boysko, Dance, Ebbin, Howell, Spruill and Wagner
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WHEREAS, for 50 years, Pembroke Meadows Elementary School has provided children in Virginia Beach with a safe, supportive environment in which to learn and grow; and

WHEREAS, established in 1969, Pembroke Meadows Elementary School helps young students become good citizens of the Commonwealth and the world by guiding them in learning to think critically and creatively while cultivating a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves and others; and

WHEREAS, the dedicated faculty and staff members at Pembroke Meadows Elementary School provide a robust, stimulating curriculum to 500 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, using innovative teaching methods to ensure that each student’s academic needs are met; and

WHEREAS, emphasizing strong relationships with parents, families, and the community, Pembroke Meadows Elementary School enhances the educational experience through opportunities for volunteering and other unique services that benefit every student; and

WHEREAS, Pembroke Meadows Elementary School has given students a strong foundation for lifelong learning; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Pembroke Meadows Elementary School on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in 2019; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dr. Charles Spivey, principal of Pembroke Meadows Elementary School, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the school’s legacy of service to the youths of Virginia Beach.