Bill Text: VA SJR424 | 2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Virginia Banton.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2025-02-20 - Agreed to by House by voice vote [SJR424 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2025-SJR424-Introduced.html
2025 SESSION
INTRODUCED
25107481D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 424
Offered February 17, 2025
Commending Virginia Banton.
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Patron—Boysko
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WHEREAS, Virginia Banton, a student at South Lakes High School in Fairfax County, was presented a Student Peace Award of Fairfax County in 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County were established in 2006 to annually recognize one junior, one senior, or a student group at each public high school in Fairfax County that has worked to promote peace in their community; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Banton is the president of the South Lakes Best Buddies Club, a group dedicated to supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by connecting them with other students to socialize and collaborate on projects; and
WHEREAS, in her role as president, Virginia Banton has helped her fellow students thrive and develop a sense of togetherness while combating bullying and encouraging friendlier relationships throughout the South Lakes High School community; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Banton's efforts have made a positive and lasting impact on the Fairfax County community, earning her the esteem and admiration of all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Virginia Banton for receiving a 2024 Student Peace Award of Fairfax County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Virginia Banton as an expression of the General Assembly's high regard for her contributions to Fairfax County and the Commonwealth.
