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2019 SESSION

19101128D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 829
Offered February 6, 2019
Commending Jhermaine Richey.
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Patrons-- Heretick, Adams, D.M., Cole, Delaney, Hope, Kory, Landes, Rasoul and Ware; Senators: Ebbin and Spruill
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WHEREAS, Jhermaine Richey received the 2018 Youth of the Year award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia for his exceptional achievements in community service and leadership; and

WHEREAS, a native of Portsmouth, Jhermaine Richey joined a Boys & Girls Club at the age of 10 and earned a reputation as a reliable and active club member; he participated in numerous club activities, including a cross-country trip; and

WHEREAS, rising above negative influences, Jhermaine Richey has been a role model for his fellow young people through his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Keystone teen community service group and Passport to Manhood male mentorship program; and

WHEREAS, Jhermaine Richey completed the Discipleship Evangelism 101 course at Mount Carmel Baptist Church and received a certificate of appreciation for his work on Keep Woodrow Wilson Beautiful Day 2016; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his community service, Jhermaine Richey is committed to high academic achievement; he is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and is currently studying business at Old Dominion University, with plans to become an entrepreneur; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Jhermaine Richey on his selection as the 2018 Youth of the Year; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jhermaine Richey as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his contributions to the Portsmouth community and best wishes for the future.