SR 61 — Commending the Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22107650DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENATOfferedNO. March 9, 2022 N Commending the Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

––––––––––61 TE Patron––LockeCommending R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, the Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated,Incorporated. a noble and distinguished organization serving the community of Newport News, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2022;

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and fundraisers have brought the community together for good fun in support of a great cause;

and WHEREAS, inspired by former National Aeronautics and Space Administration employee and organization alumnae member Dr.

and WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Newport News Chapter over the past 70 years are the result of the vision of its founders and the resolute dedication of its members, who will maintain thethelt :organization's traditions of excellence for many more years to come;

35now, organization'stherefore, traditionsbe it RESOLVED by the Senate of excellenceVirginia, That the Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, IncRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for manypresentation moreto yearsthe Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's history and its many contributions to come;the Commonwealth.

now, therefore, be it 37 Incorporated, hereby be commended on the occasion of its 70th anniversary;

and, be its, 38 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 39 presentation to the Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's history and its many contributions to the Commonwealth.