HJ 162 — Commending Christine Emily Ross.

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162 IE Offered January 26, 2022 N Commending Christine Emily Ross.

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and H WHEREAS, in addition to her advocacy work, Christine Ross and her husband, Ryan, are owners 1f the Sandbar Surf Bar along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, where they create a fun and lively 2 atmosphere for the enjoyment of their guests;

and helped make Virginia Beach a more friendly and welcoming place for all;

now, therefore, be its RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Christine Emily Ross, founder and chief executive officer of Aid Another, for her admirable service on behalf of the community;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution contributions to the Commonwealth.y Ross as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her :