HR617: HR617 International WeLoveU Foundation; commend

25 LC 112 3349 House Resolution 617 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Jones of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the International WeLoveU Foundation ; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the International WeLoveU Foundation, an NGO established in 2001, has been3 associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications since 2018; and4 WHEREAS, WeLoveU's Founder and Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah has ins pired nearly5 300,000 volunteers across more than 50 countries to serve their communities in six key areas:6 Education, Emergency Relief, Environmental Protection, Health, International Aid, and7 Social Welfare; and8 WHEREAS, in January 2021, WeLoveU launched a National Blood Donation Campaign to9 address the urgent need for blood caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to save lives10 across the United States; and11 WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 15, 2024, volunteers from the WeL oveU Foundation12 Southeast USA hosted a life-saving blood drive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in collaboration13 with the American Red Cross alongside simultaneous blood drives in Los Angeles,14 California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and15 H. R. 617 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3349 WHEREAS, this year, the International WeLoveU Foundation celebr ates 20 years of16 conducting blood drives through Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah's commitment to public service17 and humanitarian efforts, inspiring citizens to embody love for humanity and promote world18 peace.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend the International WeLoveU Foundation21 for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of those in ne ed as well as extend best22 wishes for continued success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the25 International WeLoveU Foundation.26 H. R. 617 - 2 -