2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 230
Commending the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna, Inc.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna, Inc., a 100 percent volunteer community service organization based in Vienna, has faithfully served the youth and families of Vienna and surrounding communities for 70 years, celebrating its milestone anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, founded by local business leaders in 1955, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna was established to create a vibrant, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to fostering hope, opportunity, and positive development for young people; and
WHEREAS, as a proud member of Optimist International, whose members conduct more than 65,000 service projects annually and serve more than six million young people worldwide, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna upholds the organization's mission of “bringing out the best in kids” by providing hope and a positive vision for the future; and
WHEREAS, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna organizes and manages the beloved Vienna Farmers Market, held each Saturday from May through October at the Vienna Community Center, providing residents access to locally grown and produced foods sourced within 150 miles of Vienna, supporting regional agriculture, coordinating vendors and permits, hosting local musicians, and raising funds for scholarships benefiting local students; and
WHEREAS, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna conducts its annual Christmas tree fundraiser, a cherished community tradition that not only brings neighbors together during the holiday season but also generates vital funds to support youth programs and scholarships; and
WHEREAS, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna proudly maintains and staffs the historic Vienna red caboose, located along the W&OD Trail at Church Street, where members volunteer as conductors for visitors and families, preserving a treasured local landmark and creating joyful experiences for children and adults alike; and