SPECIAL SESSION I INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22208401DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENAOfferedNO. September 1, 2022 N Commending Cyndi Richardson.

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and WHEREAS, Cyndi Richardson has effectively cultivated relationships with both clients and fellow CITWHEREAS, Cyndi Richardson is admired by many for her calm and confident demeanor, which R enhances her ability to put distressed individuals at ease and to de-escalate difficult and chaotic sitWHEREAS,7 Cyndisituations; Richardson has often promoted the efforts and accomplishments of CIT R International at local, state, and regional conferences and other events, increasing awareness of the organization's impact in the community;

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and conferences and other events, increasing awareness of the WHEREAS, Cyndi Richardson's deep knowledge of both CIT training and the criminal justice system have bolstered her work as a leader and advocate in the movement to address mental health and subWHEREAS, a longtime resident of Charlottesville who is well-known and respected throughout the community, Cyndi Richardson has encouraged many suffering from mental health or substance abuseheabuse disorders to seek assistance from CIT International or other programs, shaping countless lives in positive and lasting ways;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Cyndi Richardson hereby be commended for being awarded the 2022 Dr.

Fred Frese People with Mental Illness Lived Experience of the Year Award by :Crisis Intervention Team International;

35and, Crisisbe Interventionit TeamRESOLVED International;FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for contributions to the Commonwealth.s an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her

and, be it 37 presentation to Cyndi Richardson as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for her 38 contributions to the Commonwealth.