Bill Text: VA HJR306 | 2024 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Tazewell High School Class of 1973.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-03-06 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ306ER) [HJR306 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2024-HJR306-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the members of the Tazewell High School Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th high school graduation anniversary on September 9, 2023, marking a significant milestone in their lives and demonstrating their enduring bonds of friendship and camaraderie; and
WHEREAS, the motto of the Tazewell High School Class of 1973, "Today we follow, tomorrow we lead," embodies their commitment to leadership and excellence; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Tazewell High School Class of 1973 have excelled in numerous fields and endeavors in Tazewell County, throughout the Commonwealth, and beyond, making substantial contributions to their communities; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance of preserving their legacy, the members of the Tazewell High School Class of 1973 embarked on the commendable initiative of producing a documentary and a 250-page book to chronicle their journey and contributions over the past five decades, which archives the varied achievements, outlooks, and memories of the class; and
WHEREAS, the Tazewell High School Class of 1973 compiled 25 hours of video interviews of members of the class as part of the documentary and publication project, which serves as a testament to the resilience, success, and enduring spirit of the Tazewell High School Class of 1973, as well as a record of their positions of leadership and their numerous prestigious accolades and awards within the Commonwealth and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the 50th anniversary of the Tazewell High School Class of 1973, Tazewell High School's centennial class, offers an opportunity to reflect on the school's legacy during the school's 150th year, as well as the accomplishments of many of the members of the class; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Tazewell High School Class of 1973 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its members' dedication to preserving their history and inspiring future generations; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Tazewell High School Class of 1973 as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the class's contributions to the Commonwealth.
