Virginia HJ 176: Commending Keswick Hunt Club.

Bill Text

2022SESSION
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HOUSEJOINTRESOLUTIONNO.176
Commending Keswick Hunt Club.
AgreedtobytheHouseofDelegates,February11,2022
AgreedtobytheSenate,February24,2022
WHEREAS, for 125 years, Keswick Hunt Club has promoted responsible hunting as a
family-friendly outdoor activity, while supporting conservation efforts and building a strong sense of
community in the Virginia Piedmont; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1896, Keswick Hunt Club draws upon and preserves the long-established
traditions of foxhunting in the Commonwealth that date back to early colonial settlements; and
WHEREAS, the members of Keswick Hunt Club conduct hunts on designated land in the Counties
of Albemarle, Louisa, Madison, and Orange, and generations of club members and visitors have
benefited from the club's activities; and
WHEREAS, the hunting hounds at Keswick Hunt Club are well cared for by professional staff
members, and they are highly trained to ensure their own safety; and
WHEREAS, Keswick Hunt Club engages with young people through local 4-H clubs and other
organizations, and in 2021, 20 of the club's junior members received the Fairly Hunted Award, a youth
achievement award from the Masters of Foxhounds Association; and
WHEREAS, Keswick Hunt Club has become a cherished community center in the region and hosted
countless parties, picnics, horse shows, and other gatherings throughout its history; and
WHEREAS, Keswick Hunt Club has thrived over the years thanks to the hard work of the club's
volunteers and professional staff members, as well as the generosity of partners, donors, and local
landowners; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby
commend Keswick Hunt Club on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution
for presentation to Keswick Hunt Club as an expression of the General Assembly's appreciation for the
club's legacy of contributions to the hunting community and the residents of the Virginia Piedmont.
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HJ176ER