SJ 182 — Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22105216D I SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.

182 OfferedE March 2, 2022 N Commending Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469.

TN Patrons––PetersenAgreed to by the Senate, March 9, 2022 R Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2022 O WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 in Fairfax County celebrated its 75th anniversary L of service to veterans, active duty military, military families, and Cosgrove;the community in 2021;

Delegates:and L WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8469 is a nonprofit, patriotic, social, fraternal, contributions to the community and servant leadership;

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andDandtions, military relief societies WHEREAS, VeteransVFW Post 8469 has delighted generations of Foreignattendees Warsat (VFW)local Fourth of July festivities by sending a decorated float, restored World War II vehicles, and members of its color guard and marWHEREAS, VFW Post 8469 isalso aawards nonprofit,scholarships patriotic,to social,local fraternUl,young contributionspeople and has partnered with other charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life throughout the community and servantprovide leadership;hoSe and support to people in need;

andicenow, andtherefore, sacrificesbe ofit veterans8 throughcommend WHEREAS, charitable donations from Veterans Day and Memorial Day events organized by the C members of VFWForeign Wars Post 8469 haveon supported the Unitedoccasion Service Organizations, military relief socieEies for multiple branches of theits military,75th andanniversary; other worthy causes;

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and WHEREAS, VFW Post 8469 also awards scholarships to local young people and has partnered with other charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life throughout the community and provide hope and support to people in need;

now, therefore, be it commend Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 on the occasion of its 75th anniversary;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for S presentation to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 as an expression of the General Assembly's 1 admiration for the organization's legacy of service to the Fairfax community.

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