SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23103605D HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.

598 IE Offered January 30, 2023 N Commending Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.

TN ––––––––––Agreed Patrons––Scott,to P.A.by the House of Delegates, February 6, 2023 R Agreed to by the Senate, February 9, 2023 O Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company strives to enhance community life in Locust Grove through a L number of outreach programs, including an annual food drive;

and Freitas;L WHEREAS, established in 1971 with eight original members, Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and E than 800 calls for service in Locust Grove, Germanna, and eastern Orange County;

Senator:andsponded to more D WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company stays engaged with members of the public through risk reduction events to raise fire safety awareness and strives to enhance the quaWHEREAS, in 2022, Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company collected more than 1,840 pounds of food during its annual food drive to benefit the Wilderness Food Pantry;

Reevesthe Rcompany WHEREAS,alsWHEREAS, in addition to providing outstanding fire and rescue services, Lake of the Woods O Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company strivesfulfilled its mission to enhancereduce communityfood lifeinsecurity induring Locustthe Groveholiday season through athe Dgenerosity number of outreachlocal programs,residents and community 5 partners, including anthe annualWalmart foodSupercenter drive;and Food Lion in Locust Grove;

andnow, WHEREAS,therefore, establishedbe init 19718 withcommend eight original members, Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company hasfor grownits towork comprise 150 highly trained firefighters, who in 2021 responded to Coresupport thaWHEREAS,members Lake of R the Woodscommunity Volunteerin Fireneed and Rescue Company stays engaged with members E of the public through riskits reductionannual eventsfood todrive raise fire safety awareness and strivesother tooutreach enhanceprograms; the quality of life in the region through community service initiatives;

andand, Dbe WHEREAS,it inRESOLVED 2022,FURTHER, LakeThat the Clerk of the WoodsHouse Volunteerof FireDelegates andprepare Rescuea Companycopy collectedof morethis thanresolution 1,840General poundsAssembly's ofadmiration foodfor duringthe itsorganization's annualexceptional foodservice drive to benefit the Wildernesscommunity.f Foodthe Pantry;

the company alsWHEREAS, Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company fulfilled its mission to reduce food insecurity during the holiday season through the generosity of local residents and community partners, including the Walmart Supercenter and Food Lion in Locust Grove;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company for its work to support members of J theRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution9 for presentation to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company as an expression of the8 General Assembly's admiration for the organization's exceptional service to the community.

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