WHEREAS, Network NOVA, a grassroots civic engagement organization, strives to educate and empower voters to better engage with candidates and elected officials; and

WHEREAS, founded by Stair Calhoun and Katherine White, Network NOVA has amplified the voices of its members in local and state government for nearly five years; and

WHEREAS, Network NOVA has developed strong partnerships throughout Northern Virginia to create a diverse coalition of community organizations in pursuit of the common goals of equality, justice, and human rights; and

WHEREAS, Network NOVA provides information on critical issues and policies and hosts a wide range of volunteer activities and events, including its annual Women's Summit for Political Action; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Network NOVA hereby be commended for its work to increase civic engagement in the Commonwealth; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Network NOVA as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for its advocacy on behalf of its members.