Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
Cleaning Week
WHEREAS, cleaning and disinfection are an investment in protecting human health and safety; and,
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stress the importance of routine cleaning and disinfecting to protect public health; and,
WHEREAS, cleaning and disinfection reduce the number of surfaces contaminated by viruses and thereby significantly reduce the rate of transmission of infectious diseases; and,
WHEREAS, essential frontline cleaning professionals work tirelessly to keep our schools, hospitals, workplaces, homes, and other spaces healthy and safe for us all; and,
WHEREAS, there is a national effort to celebrate the cleaning industry, and bring attention to the importance of ensuring clean and sanitary conditions at work, in schools, and at home;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize March 27-April 2, 2022 as CLEANING WEEK in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of our citizens.