SR 36 — Commending the ICNA Relief Resource Center.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22106971D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

36 IE Offered March 4, 2022 N Commending the ICNA Relief Resource Center.

TN ––––––––––R Patron––DunnavantAgreed Rto ––––––––––by the Senate, March 9, 2022 WHEREAS, the ICNA Relief Resource Center in Henrico County has worked with area mosques and O other organizations to provide food and other necessities to local residents and organize vaccination clinicsL duringcliWHEREAS, at the COVID-19outset pandemic;of the pandemic, several area mosques met to discuss how to best meet the L community's needs and selected the Islamic Center of Henrico as a central location to serve local E families;

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and location near the Islamic Center of Henrico and now provides COVID-19 vaccinations, counseling, and computer training, along with food, household goods, and clothing;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the ICNA Relief Resource Center hereby be commended for its contributions to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for for the center's accomplishments.esource Center as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration :