SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24105808D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

55 IE Offered February 8, 2024 N Commending the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

TN ––––––––––R Patrons––CarrollAgreed Foy,to McPikeby andthe RoemSenate, RFebruary ––––––––––15, 2024 WHEREAS, the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., has greatly served the O Woodbridge community for many years;

andfand ZetaL Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., has greatly served the WHEREAS, the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was chartered on December 5, D 2007, by a group of eight visionary women who recognized an opportunity to meet the needs of the L Woodbridge community;

and CE WHEREAS, the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter has grown over the years and includes professional women D of WHEREAS, the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter engages in numerous programs with a focus on literacy, E women, children, and wellness, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others;

and D WHEREAS, the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter's annual service activities include its Bowling for Literacy events, read-ins at local libraries, book giveaways, scholarship awards, and support of women and children at local homeless shelters;

andk giveaways, scholarship awards, and support of women and WHEREAS, as part of its elder care initiative, the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter partners with the elder activities,care suchfacility asPotomac bingo,Place artsin andWoodbridge, crafts,visiting residents regularly and otherproviding specialstimulating eventsR foractWHEREAS, theirthe benefit;Phi Kappa Zeta chapter proudly sponsors four auxiliary groups:

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now,and, therefore, be itediti toBeta makeSorority, WoodbridgeRESOLVED aFURTHER, wonderfulThat placethe toClerk live,of RESOLVED by the Senate prepare a copy of Virginia,this Thatresolution for presentation to the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., herebyas bean commendedexpression forof itsthe serviceSenate inof Virginia's admiration for the Woodbridgeorganization's community;contributions to the Commonwealth.

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Phi Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the organization's contributions to the Commonwealth.