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2020 SPECIAL SESSION I

20200817D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 554
Offered August 21, 2020
Commending Creighton's Corner Elementary School.
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Patrons-- Subramanyam, Reid and Samirah
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WHEREAS, Creighton’s Corner Elementary School in Loudoun County held a parade for its students to brighten their spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the faculty and staff of Creighton’s Corner Elementary School understood that, as a result of lockdowns and school closures, many students throughout Loudoun County and the Commonwealth were missing daily interactions with friends and teachers; and

WHEREAS, Creighton’s Corner Elementary School followed examples from other states and school districts by organizing a parade, with teachers and staffers driving in a caravan of vehicles through local neighborhoods to wave to and exchange greetings with students; and

WHEREAS, Creighton’s Corner Elementary School’s parade provided an exciting special event for local young people and helped build a sense of belonging with their school community; and

WHEREAS, Creighton’s Corner Elementary School’s parade was beneficial for teachers, giving them an opportunity to maintain a connection with their students and support them from afar; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Creighton’s Corner Elementary School hereby be commended for bringing joy to students during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding a parade; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Creighton’s Corner Elementary School as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for its commitment to community outreach.