HR 2005 — Commending the LEADE Foundation.

+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCEDENROLLED + + + 26200103D+ + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.

2005 IE Offered+ April+ 23, 2026 N Prefiled+ommending April 22, 2026 T Commending the LEADE Foundation.

—————+ R Patrons—Cole,+ N.T.,+ Anthony,Agreed Askew,to Callsen,by Carroll,the Cohen,House Cole,of J.G.,Delegates, Cousins,April Feggans,23, Franklin,2026 O M.A.,L Hayes, Helmer, Henson, Hernandez, Krizek, Maldonado, Martinez, McClure, McGuire, McPike, Price, Reaser, Reid, Scott, D., Sewell, Shin, Simonds and Sullivan D ————— WHEREAS, the LEADE Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to UL C fostering leadership, education, advocacy, developments, and community engagement in the Commonwealth;

and E WHEREAS, originally established in 2014 as the Omicron Alpha Lambda Foundation, the foundation D originated with the goal of raising funds to provide financial awards to deserving students in the D Rappahannock region, encompassing the Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg communities;

and WHEREAS, the foundation has benefited the region through numerous community events, initiatives, and outreach projects, including the Black & Gold Gala Scholarship Fundraiser Event, which in May 2025 raised H over $50,000 for scholarships, community service, and educational programs;

and R WHEREAS, the LEADE Foundation has engaged local youth in Fredericksburg schools through the H0 Martin Luther King, Jr., Art Contest, which encouraged students to express their understanding of freedom 220 and its significance through art inspired by Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, legacy and vision of equalit0equality and E justice;

and 5R WHEREAS, the foundation sponsors an HBCU Bus Tour to expose students to opportunities to pursue a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate in an environment that fosters, encourages, and expects Black excellence;

and WHEREAS, the LEADE Foundation's commitment to strong leadership, access to quality education, 33 active advocacy, sustainable development, and community involvement has served to create positive change 34 and empower individuals and communities;

now, therefore, be it 35 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the LEADE Foundation hereby be commended for its 36 commitment to leadership, education, advocacy, development, and engagement in the community;

and, be it / 37 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the LEADE Foundation as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the foundation's contributions to the Commonwealth.