WHEREAS, the participation in martial arts builds strength, character, focus, flexibility, and coordination while enhancing performance in other sports, in the workplace, at home, and in school; and

WHEREAS, martial arts enhance self-esteem, goal-setting abilities, anger management, and the skills of non-violent conflict resolution in people of all ages and assist participants to become more productive and healthy; and

WHEREAS, martial arts provide a powerful foundation for emotional development and success skills that last a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Tae Kwon Do Day seeks to introduce the values of self-control, self-discipline, personal defense, and physical fitness to Virginians of every age, race, gender, and ability level; and

WHEREAS, on July 2, 2022, citizens of the Commonwealth will celebrate Tae Kwon Do Day to unite millions of children and adults who participate in the martial arts;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize July 2, 2022, as TAE KWON DO DAY in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.