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now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Belong! hereby be commended for its years of servicH to the Vienna community;

and, be it R RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution9 for presentation to Belong! as an expression of the House of Delegates' appreciation for the importance of the organization's vital mission.