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2021 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 758
Commending the authors of Stir Crazy in Williamsburg.
 
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 4, 2021
Agreed to by the Senate, February 11, 2021
 

WHEREAS, the authors of Stir Crazy in Williamsburg, a virtual cookbook of easy, family-friendly recipes, have helped raise funds for the Avalon Center in Williamsburg during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the Stir Crazy in Williamsburg project was initiated to support the Avalon Center, which provides resources and support to women who are victims of domestic violence; and

WHEREAS, at a time when typical fundraising events are not possible due to gathering restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stir Crazy in Williamsburg initiative has provided a vital lifeline for the organization; and

WHEREAS, the Stir Crazy in Williamsburg project was spearheaded by Joann Kansier and a group of friends, who solicited recipes from more than 500 individuals in the process of developing the cookbook; and

WHEREAS, recognizing that many people are still limiting their visits to the grocery store during the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors of Stir Crazy in Williamsburg gravitated toward featuring recipes that either required few ingredients or that use common pantry items; and

WHEREAS, the Stir Crazy in Williamsburg virtual cookbook is distributed via email, with readers receiving weekly installments after donating a minimum of $25 to the Avalon Center; and

WHEREAS, through its innovative approach to helping others, the authors of Stir Crazy in Williamsburg have been an inspiration to all Virginians and are a reminder of why the Commonwealth is a wonderful place to live, work, and play; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the authors of Stir Crazy in Williamsburg for their tremendous support of the Avalon Center in Williamsburg; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the authors of Stir Crazy in Williamsburg as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for their service.