IN HONOR OF THE VIRGINIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION BANK DAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 46
(Extensions of Remarks - March 14, 2019)
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IN HONOR OF THE VIRGINIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION BANK DAY SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
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HON. JENNIFER WEXTON
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Ms. WEXTON. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the following
proclamation.
Whereas, the Virginia Bankers Association conducts an annual Bank Day
Scholarship Program throughout the Commonwealth, held on the third
Tuesday in March, to provide the opportunity for young Virginians to
better understand the vital role of banks and the financial services
industry in the Commonwealth; and
Whereas, the Virginia Bankers Association organizes Bank Day as a
means of involving high school students and banks in the Commonwealth
in this endeavor to identify potential future career opportunities
available in the banking sector; and
Whereas, since every citizen benefits from a basic understanding of
the economic system and the wide variety of banking industry career
opportunities available to students upon graduating, it is appropriate
that the industry works closely with the Virginia education community
to promote personal finance and economic education; and
Whereas, Bank Day allows seniors from Virginia high schools to shadow
bankers in their communities for a day to learn about banking
operations, financial services and products, potential career
opportunities in banking, and the vital role banks play in their
community and with their customers; and
Whereas, the Virginia Bankers Association and Virginia banks have
reached more than 2,000 high school students through this program since
2012; and
Whereas, participating students write essays on the topic, ``What did
you learn on Bank Day that will help you manage your financial future
and what did you learn about how banks support their communities,'' to
help students consider their own personal financial decision-making;
and
Whereas, thirteen scholarships totaling $26,000 are awarded annually
based on the merits of the essays to assist winners pursue their higher
education endeavors; and
Whereas, the Virginia Bankers Association, through their Education
Foundation, has awarded a total of $137,000 in scholarships to 66
Virginia high school students since 2012, helping to defray the cost of
higher education tuition for future leaders continuing their education
and career preparation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved That the House of Representatives--
1) Commends the Virginia Bankers Association for their valuable
contribution to the economic education of the youth of the
Commonwealth;
2) Honors the Virginia banks that participate in the annual Bank Day
Scholarship Program; and
3) Encourages banks to continue to support the Bank Day Scholarship
Program and other financial literacy and career awareness opportunities
in their communities.
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