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2005 Session

Budget Amendments - HB1500 (Committee Approved)

Virginia Senior Games

Item 531 #15h

Item 531 #15h

First Year - FY2005 Second Year - FY2006
Nonstate Agencies
State Grants to Nonstate Entities-Nonstate Agencies FY2005 $0 FY2006 $50,000 GF

Language
Page 482, after line 18, insert:
"Out of the amounts for Financial Assistance for Cultural and Artistic Affairs, $50,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to the Virginia Senior Games."


Explanation
(This amendment provides $50,000 from the general fund in the second year to support the Virginia Senior Games. The Virginia Senior Games has been promoting health and wellness through active competition by senior adults aged 50 and older for 25 years. The Annual Virginia Senior Games is scheduled for May 12-15 in Virginia Beach, and 1,200 athletes are scheduled to compete in a variety of events. The Virginia program also serves as the qualifying venue for the National Senior Games.)