| Old | New | Differences | |
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| 1 | 1 | 2025 SESSION | |
| 2 | 2 | ||
| 3 | - | ENROLLED | |
| 3 | + | INTRODUCED | |
| 4 | + | ||
| 5 | + | 25107079D | |
| 4 | 6 | ||
| 5 | 7 | HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 691 | |
| 6 | 8 | ||
| 9 | + | Offered February 16, 2025 | |
| 10 | + | ||
| 7 | 11 | Commending the McLean Community Center. | |
| 8 | 12 | ||
| 9 | - | Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2025 | |
| 10 | 13 | ||
| 11 | - | Agreed to by the Senate, February 20, 2025 | |
| 14 | + | ||
| 15 | + | PatronsSullivan; Senator: Boysko | |
| 12 | 16 | ||
| 13 | 17 | ||
| 14 | 18 | ||
| 15 | 19 | WHEREAS, for 50 years, the McLean Community Center has provided engaging experiences that enrich the lives of McLean residents of all ages, backgrounds, and interests; and | |
| 16 | 20 | ||
| 17 | - | WHEREAS, the McLean Community Center was established by a group of local citizens, now known as the Friends of the McLean Community Center, who worked together for a decade to create a vibrant, | |
| 21 | + | WHEREAS, the McLean Community Center was established by a group of local citizens, now known as the Friends of the McLean Community Center, who worked together for a decade to create a vibrant, multipurpose community space; and | |
| 18 | 22 | ||
| 19 | 23 | WHEREAS, in addition to identifying and acquiring the property where the McLean Community Center would be built, the group advocated for the center to be funded by a special real estate tax surcharge, which was approved by voters in 1970, and to be overseen by an elected governing board, rather than appointed board members; and | |
| 20 | 24 | ||
| 21 | 25 | WHEREAS, since opening its doors in October 1975, the McLean Community Center has been a hub for arts, culture, and community connections, faithfully serving the residents of Dranesville Small District 1A; and | |
| 22 | 26 | ||
| 23 | 27 | WHEREAS, the McLean Community Center provides a variety of educational and cultural activities; its facilities include the Alden Theatre, art galleries, studios, and spaces for community meetings and events, as well as the award-winning Old Firehouse Center, a dynamic space for teens and families; and | |
| 24 | 28 | ||
| 25 | - | WHEREAS, the McLean Community | |
| 29 | + | WHEREAS, the McLean Community hosts several beloved local events, including the annual McLean Day festival, ArtFest, antique and craft shows, dances, and more; and | |
| 26 | 30 | ||
| 27 | 31 | WHEREAS, the McLean Community Center has fulfilled its mission through the outstanding leadership of its all-volunteer governing board, support from the Friends of the McLean Community Center, and the hard work of countless event and program volunteers; now, therefore, be it | |
| 28 | 32 | ||
| 29 | 33 | RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the McLean Community Center on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it | |
| 30 | 34 | ||
| 31 | 35 | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the McLean Community Center as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its legacy of contributions to the residents of McLean as a cherished local gathering place. |