HR 380 — Commending the Ocean View Business Association.

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380 IE Offered March 7, 2024 N Commending the Ocean View Business Association.

TN ––––––––––R Patron––HernandezAgreed Rto by the House of Delegates, March 8, 2024 WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, the Ocean View Business Association has supported and O empowered local businesses in the Ocean View area of Norfolk;

and DL WHEREAS, originally known as the Ocean View Merchant Association, the Ocean View Business Association was established in 1983 and adopted its current name in 2012;

andandn UView Business L WHEREAS, the Ocean View Business Association is committed to fostering an environment where CE busWHEREAS,businesses thenot Oceanonly Viewsurvive Businessbut Associationthrive promotes local enterprises and offersserves invaluablEas mentorshipa programscatalyst to new business owners, while facilitating networking opportunities for existinglocal businesseseconomic thatgrowth; forge lasting connections;

and D WHEREAS,mentorship theprograms Oceanto Viewnew Businessbusiness Associationowners, haswhile helpedfacilitating createnetworking aopportunities spirit of innovation and a passion for entrepreneurshipexisting inbusinesses the Ocean View area that servesforge visitorslasting andconnections; local residents alike;

and WHEREAS, the Ocean View Business Association has helped create a spirit of innovation and a pasWHEREAS, the Ocean View Business Association brings in guest speakers to educate local business;

and WHEREAS, during 2023, the Ocean View Business Association had 70 members, donated more than $2,000H and000 to local charitable organizations, and participated in the inaugural Ocean View Mermaid Festival;Festi8al;

and WHEREAS, the Ocean View Business Association has played an integral role in shaping a E prosperous and dynamic future for the Ocean View community and looks forward to expanding its R networknetRESOLVED by the House of businesses,Delegates, asThat wellthe asOcean View Business Association hereby be commended for its communitywork outreachto programs;help businesses in the Ocean View area of Norfolk thrive on the occasion of its 40th anniversary;

now,and, therefore, be itgit itsfor 8presentation RESOLVEDto by the House of Delegates, That the Ocean View Business Association herebyas bean 0expression commendedof forthe itsHouse workof toDelegates' helpadmiration businessesfor in the Oceanorganization's Viewcontributions areato of Norfolk thrive on the occasionvibrant oflocal itseconomy 40thin anniversary;Norfolk.

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution admiration for the organization's contributions to the vibrant local economy in Norfolk.

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