Parliamentary Law Day

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

WHEREAS, parliamentary law is a vital tool of our democratic society based on a regard for the rights of the majority, minority, individual members, and absentees; and

WHEREAS, although the term “parliamentary law” is derived from the British Parliament, many meeting rules of order predate it by centuries and have evolved from the experience of people working together to achieve common aims through the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, parliamentary law provides the foundation, training and leadership skills, and teamwork for effective meetings; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Parliamentarian and the Virginia State Association of Parliamentarians are dedicated to studying, teaching, and proper use of parliamentary procedure in groups and meetings of all kinds; and

WHEREAS, members of the Virginia State Association of Parliamentarians provide services to homeowner’s associations, religious groups, trade associations, civic organizations, veterans service organizations, and others; and

WHEREAS, members of the Virginia State Association of Parliamentarians mentor and coach youth groups such as the Future Business Leaders of America and 4-H; and

WHEREAS, members of the Virginia State Association of Parliamentarians have served in elected office at the state and local level; and

WHEREAS, parliamentarians throughout the Commonwealth are recognized with appreciation for their outstanding service to the community;

NOW, THEREFORE I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize April 29, 2023, as PARLIAMENTARY LAW DAY in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of our citizens to acknowledge the important work performed by parliamentarians.

Governor of Virginia

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