HJ 393 — Commending Amazon's Metropolitan Park (HQ2).

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393 IE Offered March 4, 2024 N Commending Amazon's Metropolitan Park (HQ2).

TN ––––––––––R Patrons––Shin,AgreedAgreed Hope,to Lopez,by McClurethe andSenate, Martinez;March 7, 2024, 2024 O WHEREAS, Amazon's Metropolitan Park (HQ2) in Arlington has been recently awarded Leadership L building certification;

Senator:and Design (LEED) Platinum Certification, the highest level of LEED green L WHEREAS, developed by the U.S.

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and WHEREAS, the buildings at Amazon's Metropolitan Park are fully electric and are powered entiJely portfolio as part of the company's commitment to The Climate Pledge;

now, therefore, be it real9estate RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby 3 commend Amazon's Metropolitan Park (HQ2) for receiving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum Certification;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution admiration for Amazon's dedication to creating a more sustainable workplace and world.ssembly's / / 3