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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 460 Commending NEST4US.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 3, 2020 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2020  

WHEREAS, NEST4US, a teen-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the community and empowering the next generation of compassionate leaders, has positively impacted the lives of residents in Loudoun County and the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, founded by sisters Shreyaa Venkat and Esha Venkat, NEST4US has grown to include more than 750 volunteers in only a few years, greatly furthering the organization’s ability to relieve hunger and fight homelessness in the community; and

WHEREAS, operating out of chapters in both the Commonwealth and Maryland, NEST4US’s contributions include the delivery of more than 20,000 meals to homeless and low-income families, service at more than 250 volunteer events, 23 homeless shelters, and food banks; and various other charitable endeavors; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of its accomplishments, NEST4US and its founders have received numerous accolades and awards, including the Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award for Outstanding Youth Volunteer and a L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth honor; and

WHEREAS, through its kindness, generosity, and good deeds, NEST4US embodies the community spirit that makes the Commonwealth a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend NEST4US, a human services nonprofit organization leading the charge against hunger and homelessness, for its inspirational service; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to NEST4US as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the organization’s mission and best wishes for its continued success.