2025 SESSION

ENROLLED

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 424

Commending Virginia Banton.

Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2025

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2025

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 who 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.