WHEREAS, in 2020, Cooking Autism, Inc., adapted its programs to continue serving young people in the Stafford County community during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, Cooking Autism has inspired and cared for students with neurological challenges, including autism, since 2018; and

WHEREAS, Cooking Autism provides support for classes to teach students how to build important life skills and better express themselves through cooking; and

WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cooking Autism has held virtual cooking classes for students homebound by lockdowns; and

WHEREAS, Morgan and April Burch, founders of Cooking Autism, Inc., have exemplified sound leadership, compassion, and care for the volunteers and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Cooking Autism, Inc., hereby be commended for its service to the Stafford County residents during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Cooking Autism, Inc., as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for its commitment to its volunteers and the community.