WHEREAS, the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, a noble and distinguished organization that has greatly facilitated the growth and development of the northern Shenandoah Valley region, celebrates its 105th anniversary in 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber was founded in 1917 to provide a network that would allow advocates and business owners in the northern Shenandoah Valley to work together and share their strengths; and

WHEREAS, the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber currently represents over 820 businesses and their employees in Clarke County, Frederick County, and the City of Winchester; and

WHEREAS, the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber connects businesses with community resources to encourage mutual success and foster a culture of excellence; and

WHEREAS, the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber has expanded its mission to work on projects related to advocacy, workforce development, and business marketing; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber are the result of the visionary leadership of its founders and the unwavering commitment of its members; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber hereby be commended on the occasion of its 105th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the organization's history and many contributions to the Commonwealth.