HR 35 — Commending ARCI Architects.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24101258DHOUSE IRESOLUTION HOUOfferedNO. January 23, 2024 N Commending ARCI Architects.

––––––––––35 TE Patrons––GreenCommending and Cordoza R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, ARCI Architects,Architects. an accomplished architecture firm operating out of York County with projects throughout the Commonwealth, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023;

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and L WHEREAS, ARCIthe Architectsfirm iswas guidedfounded by theits philosophyprincipal thatarchitect, theGreg builtBrezinski, environmentwho shouldworked befor Ca sustainableL andYorktown contributebefore toultimately people'sstarting qualityARCI ofArchitects; life, leading the firm to pursue projects thaE will make lasting and meaningful impacts in the community;

andandnd started his own firm, GBA Architects, in E WHEREAS, ARCI Architects is guided by the philosophy that the built environment should be sustainable and contribute to people's quality of life, leading the firm to pursue projects that will make lasWHEREAS, ARCI Architects' diverse portfolio includes commercial and educational buildings, Dresearch and medical facilities, worship and community centers, hotels and leisure resorts, residences, and more;

andmedical facilities, worship and community centers, hotels and leisure resorts, residences, WHEREAS, some of ARCI Architects' marquee projects include Virginia Commonwealth University's Dr.

DePillars Building in Richmond, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Chesapeake Bay Hall in Williamsburg, and Old Dominion University's Oceanography and Physics H Building and Applied Research Center in Newport News;

and 3 WHEREAS, ARCI Architects has overseen a number of preservation projects over the years, helping E future generations;

andng character of the Commonwealth's historical architecture for the benefRtbenefit of R WHEREAS, ARCI Architects' founder Greg Brezinski has given generously of his time to mentor 5 aspiring architects through the firm's mentorship program, lending his expertise to prepare students of todaytodWHEREAS, toARCI beArchitects has been recognized for its preservation and design efforts with accolades from distinguished organizations such as the architectsAmerican Institute of tomorrow;Architects Hampton Roads;

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andWHEREAS,now, throughtherefore, itsbe steadfastit commitmentRESOLVED toby the House of Delegates, That ARCI Architects hereby be commended for its clientsservice andon RESOLVED FURTHER, That the well-beingClerk of the communityHouse atof large,Delegates ARCIprepare Architectsa hascopy helpedof this resolution for presentation to makeGreg Brezinski, founder of ARCI Architects, as an expression of the CommonwealthHouse aof moreDelegates' beautifuladmiration for the firm's achievements and livablebest placewishes forin everyoneits tofuture enjoy;endeavors.

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That ARCI Architects hereby be commended for its service 34 on the occasion of its 25th anniversary;

and, be it 35 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution 37 Delegates' admiration for the firm's achievements and best wishes in its future endeavors.use of 1