HR 205 — Commending Camp HOPE Norfolk.

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and,and behelped itparticipants RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare copies of this resolution for presentation to theovercome Norfolkadversity Sheriff's Office and thegiven Norfolkthem Familya Justicestrong Centerfoundation asto anbecome expressiona 34positive ofinfluence the House of Delegates' admiration for Camp HOPE Norfolk's vital contributions to young people in 35their Norfolk.communities;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Camp HOPE Norfolk hereby be commended for creating opportunities for healing and building hope for the future;

and, be it domestic violence by RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare copies of this resolution for presentation to the Norfolk Sheriff's Office and the Norfolk Family Justice Center as an expression Norfolk.ouse of Delegates' admiration for Camp HOPE Norfolk's vital contributions to young people in