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2021 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 316
Commending the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia.
 
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 8, 2021
 

WHEREAS, for 25 years, the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia has provided educational opportunities to adults age 50 or older in the Northern Virginia community; and

WHEREAS, the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia (LLI/NOVA) traces its roots to 1995, when Audrey Markham and Knox Singleton met with the then president of Northern Virginia Community College, Richard J. Ernst, to discuss the creation of a new learning institute specifically for seniors; and

WHEREAS, with assistance from Kay Haverkamp, director of continuing education at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, LLI/NOVA held a meeting to establish a steering committee and draft a charter in October 1996; and

WHEREAS, LLI/NOVA offers a wide range of classes and workshops, regional and international travel courses, and a monthly speaker series; the organization facilitates special interest groups formed by members on particular subjects; and

WHEREAS, working in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation, LLI/NOVA gives back to the Annandale campus by recognizing exceptional students through multiple scholarship awards; and

WHEREAS, a member-run, nonprofit organization, LLI/NOVA has succeeded in its mission through the dedication of its executive officers, the guidance of its 15-member board of directors, and the hard work of its staff; and

WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, LLI/NOVA has held virtual classes to ensure that its members continue to benefit from the organization’s unique programs and stay engaged with the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia hereby be commended on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia for its dedication to serving and supporting seniors in Northern Virginia.