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Advocates for Older Virginians and Affordable Housing Attend Senate Session
Summary
Groups including area agencies on aging, the Virginia Housing Alliance, community college representatives, nonprofit coalitions and VMI cadets were recognized in the Senate gallery during Older Virginians Advocacy Day and Housing Advocacy Day.
Members of multiple advocacy groups and educational institutions were recognized in the Senate gallery on Feb. 5, 2025, as part of Older Virginians Advocacy Day and Housing Advocacy Day.
Senators introduced visitors representing organizations that included the Pathmakers Foundation and Victory Church (Jamie Bolds and Dr. Stuart Ross), Laurel Ridge Community College, the Northern Virginia Aging Network (NVAN), the Nonprofit Allies of Virginia coalition, the Jefferson Area Board on Aging, the Virginia Housing Alliance (VHA), Virginia Military Institute cadets and staff, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia's Capitol Hill Club, and the Peninsula Agency on Aging. Senators requested the chamber extend "the warm welcome of the Senate" to each visiting group; introductions were made by the senators representing the areas where the groups are based.
Senator Diggs introduced Jamie Bolds, identified in the remarks as an "economic theologian and CEO of the Pathmakers Foundation" and lead pastor at Victory Church. Senator French introduced Laurel Ridge Community College and cited a 2022 impact study referenced in the remarks that attributed an economic impact and job support to the college; the speaker said Laurel Ridge serves around 20,000 students annually. Senator Evan introduced the Northern Virginia Aging Network (NVAN). Senator Stanley introduced Nonprofit Allies of Virginia and members of the Dan River Nonprofit Network. Senator Deeds introduced visitors from the Jefferson Area Board on Aging. Senator Hashmi introduced Older Virginians Advocacy Day participants and, separately, the Virginia Housing Alliance's Housing Advocacy Day attendees, noting the VHA's role as a statewide organization representing affordable housing and homelessness organizations. Senator Carol Foy introduced cadets and officers from Virginia Military Institute. Senator Williams Graves introduced Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia's Capitol Hill Club. Senator Locke introduced advocates from the Peninsula Agency on Aging.
The recognitions were ceremonial and intended to acknowledge visiting advocates and students who are participating in legislative advocacy and observation days. The transcript records introductions and descriptions made by senators; no formal legislative actions tied to the visits were recorded in this session's transcript.
