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This resolution commends the Mary Star of the Sea Council 511 of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization located in Hampton, Virginia, as it approaches its 125th anniversary in 2025. Founded originally in Newport News on May 13, 1900, the council merged with another local council in 1979 and now has over 170 members from two local Catholic parishes. The resolution highlights the council's long-standing commitment to community service, guided by principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Throughout its history, the organization has brought the community together through various events like parades and fish fries, and has focused on programs that emphasize faith, family, and community life. The resolution officially recognizes the council's significant contributions to making Hampton a better place to live and work, and instructs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution to be presented to the council as a formal expression of admiration and appreciation for their ongoing community service.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HR695