Constituent Newsletter - March 22nd, 2021
Dear Jack,
I hope you and your family are doing well during these tough times. We'll be sending out weekly Bulletins to update you on all the information you need in the 13th District. Please reach out to my office with any questions or concerns you may have regarding legislation or state policy. If you are having trouble with a state agency, such as the VEC or the DMV, we are happy to assist you and be your advocate. You can call our office at 571-367-9080, or email us at
[email protected].
Sincerely,
Senator John J. Bell
Senator of Virginia
13th District
Commending Resolutions
One of the most gratifying aspects of being the Senator for the 13th District is being able to recognize outstanding individuals, groups, and businesses in the district each year during the legislative session. This year, I was able to put forward twelve commending resolutions during the session.
Ryan Janaske: This Ashburn middle school student was granted the Prudential Spirit of Community award for her work creating Kids Helping Kids, an organization to help give backpacks full of school supplies to kids in need.
The Lady Chamberlains: This women and gender non-conforming Shakespearean theater troupe has put on six full Shakespeare productions to date, and have raised over $10,000 for the Loudoun Abused Womens’ Shelter from ticket proceeds.
Jean Smith Brown: It was an honor to put forward a memorial resolution for Jean Smith Brown, a western Loudoun activist, civic leader, and preservation advocate who passed away on January 15th this year. She was a community leader who will be deeply missed.
The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run: This is a retreat program to help foster emotional health, confidence, and motivation for military service members who are recovering from serious injuries and mental health issues.
Akshath Mahajan and Maneesh Vallurupalli: These two high school students founded the Project Support Initiative, which assists elderly and immunocompromised members of the community by helping to deliver groceries and essential items.
LoudounGo: This distribution hub for local farmers and other vendors has helped keep local businesses afloat by helping to deliver locally sourced foods to customers and businesses during the pandemic.
Hero Home Inc.: This nonprofit builds and donates homes to disabled veterans and their families to help with independent living and home ownership.
Panorama Latino: This long-running Spanish language television show helps to serve the Hispanic community of Prince William County, providing vital community and health information for Spanish-speaking individuals.
Elaine Walker: Former Lovettsville Mayor Elaine Walker was a beloved member of the Loudoun Community who passed away on June 1st, 2020. It was an honor to put forward a resolution remembering her and her love of her community.
Loudoun Shops Black: This initiative was created to help connect community members with information about Black-owned businesses in Loudoun County, and to help support those businesses.
Claire Elizabeth Grainger: This brave young woman tragically lost her battle with addiction on February 3rd this year, and will be remembered for her compassion and love for animals, music, and art.
Ayana Ahuja and Saanvi Paladugu: These high school students raised over $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with Team Tyler, a fundraising team named in honor of a 12-year-old cancer survivor in the community.
Food Drive Reminder
Between now and April 12th, I am partnering up with former Del. David Ramadan to support the Dulles South Food Pantry. You can drop off food items each Monday (except March 29th) at the Arcola Fire Department Annex, or you can give money here.
Vaccine Updates
In vaccine news this week, pharmacies in Virginia that are participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership program are now opening up vaccine registration to Virginians from 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions, as well as essential workers. While many pharmacies are now calling directly from the statewide waitlist to make appointments, some are still scheduling appointments. You can go to VaccineFinder.org to find a participating pharmacy near you.
Prince William County is establishing a Community Vaccination Center (CVC), which will be supported by FEMA and will be able to vaccinate on a large scale. This was established to help support the Prince William Health Department in administering shots to PWC residents. The CVC will be at Gander Mountain, 14011 Worth Avenue Woodbridge VA 22192. The CVC will be appointment-only, and appointments will be made from the statewide pre-registration waitlist. You can read more here.
Both Loudoun and Prince William counties have launched vaccine update dashboards to show vaccination progress and waitlist information. You can view the dashboard for Loudoun County here, and you can view the dashboard for Prince William County here.
Coronavirus Numbers 03/22
Confirmed Cases (US): 29,652,483
Covid-19 Deaths (US): 539,517
Vaccines Distributed (VA): 3,454,705
Vaccines Administered (VA): 3,123,290
Confirmed Cases (VA): 605,967
Hospitalized (VA): 25,820
Covid-19 Deaths (VA): 10,127
Confirmed Cases (Loudoun): 24,603
Covid-19 Deaths (Loudoun): 263
Confirmed Cases (PWC): 46,330
Covid-19 Deaths (PWC): 525
Richmond
(804) 698-7513
District
(571) 367-9080
[email protected]
www.senatorbell.com
Senator John Bell
900 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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John Bell for State Senate
P.O. Box 4489
Broadlands VA 20148 United States
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