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 other purposes. WHEREAS, the International WeLoveU Foundation, an NGO established in 2001, has been associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications since 2018; and WHEREAS, WeLoveU's Founder and Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah has inspired nearly 300,000 volunteers across more than 50 countries to serve their communities in six key areas: Education, Emergency Relief, Environmental Protection, Health, International Aid, and Social Welfare; and WHEREAS, in January 2021, WeLoveU launched a National Blood Donation Campaign to address the urgent need for blood caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to save lives across the United States; and WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 15, 2024, volunteers from the WeLoveU Foundation Southeast USA hosted a life-saving blood drive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in collaboration with the American Red Cross alongside simultaneous blood drives in Los Angeles, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, this year, the International WeLoveU Foundation celebrates 20 years of conducting blood drives through Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah's commitment to public service and humanitarian efforts, inspiring citizens to embody love for humanity and promote world peace. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the International WeLoveU Foundation for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of those in need as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the International WeLoveU Foundation.