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2020 SESSION

20108484D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 290
Offered February 20, 2020
Commending the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo.
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Patrons-- Subramanyam, Delaney and Reid; Senators: Bell and Boysko
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WHEREAS, the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo, an annual event in Sterling, provides free health advice and services from nonprofit organizations and government agencies to members of the Loudoun County community; and

WHEREAS, the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo features a wide variety of exhibitors from many disciplines, providing expert advice and direction on health issues, as well as legal aid, housing assistance, and other matters; and

WHEREAS, previously held at the Sterling Community Center, the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo will hold its 2020 event in a larger space at Sterling Middle School, with more than 100 exhibitors planning to attend; and

WHEREAS, attendees of the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo can receive free pharmacist consultations from Wegmans; blood pressure screenings and other health services from the Inova Health System and the StoneSprings Hospital Center; or vision and hearing tests for children through Lions Clubs International, among many other opportunities; the YMCA offers a full slate of games and activities as part of its Get Healthy Day celebration; and

WHEREAS, the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo has received endorsements from state and local government officials, including Dr. David Goodfriend of the Virginia Department of Health and Koran Saines, vice chair of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo has fulfilled its mission with the support of its partner businesses, organizations, and agencies; the hard work and generosity of countless volunteers; and the leadership of its committee members, including Robert Blakely, Angel Cerritos, Allisyn Lam, William Lam, and Grant Schafer; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo for its work to enhance the quality of life of Loudoun County residents by providing health advice and services; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ken Courter, organizer of the Loudoun Health and Wellness Expo, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the event’s important contributions to individuals and families in the Loudoun County community.