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2021 SPECIAL SESSION II


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 707
Commending Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822.
 
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, August 2, 2021
 

WHEREAS, Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822, a unit of the NAACP Youth & College Division, has assisted members of the community and engaged in projects to achieve its important mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the NAACP Youth & College Division works to inform youths of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and facilitate their harmonious cooperation with other people; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and the contributions of other people of color to civilization; and to develop intelligent, effective youth leaders; and

WHEREAS, among its many achievements, Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 collected and donated two minivans full of toys to the United States Marine Corps’ Toys For Tots program; and

WHEREAS, Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 arranged a presentation to educate the public about the dangers of human trafficking; and

WHEREAS, Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 organized a food distribution program and distributed more than 300 boxes of food to local residents; and

WHEREAS, Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 partnered with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library system to present the National African American Read-In program in honor of Black History Month; and

WHEREAS, Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 has created opportunities for young people to learn about the importance of civic engagement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 hereby be commended for its service to the people of Stafford County and commitment to the mission of the Youth & College Division of the NAACP; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Stafford County Branch NAACP Youth Council Unit 7822 as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for its hard work and dedication to furthering the prosperity of all people in the Commonwealth.