§ 2.2-3309.1. Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week; VirginiaKorean War Veterans Appreciation Week; honorary diplomas to be awarded undercertain circumstances during such weeks.
A. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States ArmedForces who served in World War II, the first full week in September, i.e.,the week that was the first full official week of peace in 1945, shall herebybe designated the Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week, beginningin September 2001.
In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by §22.1-17.4, any veteran of World War II may apply for a Commonwealth ofVirginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with theVirginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1939 and 1945, he served in any branch of theUnited States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;
2. He was drafted or did enlist in the United States Armed Forces while stillenrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state orterritory of the United States or any school located on or associated with aUnited States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilianlife.
B. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States ArmedForces who served during the Korean War, the first full week in Novembershall hereby be designated the Virginia Korean War Veterans AppreciationWeek, beginning in November 2002.
In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by §22.1-17.4, any veteran of the Korean War may apply for a Commonwealth ofVirginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with theVirginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1950 and 1953, he served in any branch of theUnited States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;
2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces whilestill enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state orterritory of the United States or any school located on or associated with aUnited States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilianlife.
C. Upon receiving a statement in compliance with this section and § 22.1-17.4that has been filed in accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Educationshall award the veteran described in subsections A or B, a Commonwealth ofVirginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma or a Commonwealthof Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma, as appropriate.Such diploma shall also be delivered during Virginia World War II VeteransAppreciation Week or Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week, asappropriate.
(2001, c. 263, § 2.1-27.2:01; 2002, c. 162; 2009, c. 66.)
§ 2.2-3309.1. Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week; VirginiaKorean War Veterans Appreciation Week; honorary diplomas to be awarded undercertain circumstances during such weeks.
A. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States ArmedForces who served in World War II, the first full week in September, i.e.,the week that was the first full official week of peace in 1945, shall herebybe designated the Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week, beginningin September 2001.
In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by §22.1-17.4, any veteran of World War II may apply for a Commonwealth ofVirginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with theVirginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1939 and 1945, he served in any branch of theUnited States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;
2. He was drafted or did enlist in the United States Armed Forces while stillenrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state orterritory of the United States or any school located on or associated with aUnited States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilianlife.
B. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States ArmedForces who served during the Korean War, the first full week in Novembershall hereby be designated the Virginia Korean War Veterans AppreciationWeek, beginning in November 2002.
In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by §22.1-17.4, any veteran of the Korean War may apply for a Commonwealth ofVirginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with theVirginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1950 and 1953, he served in any branch of theUnited States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;
2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces whilestill enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state orterritory of the United States or any school located on or associated with aUnited States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilianlife.
C. Upon receiving a statement in compliance with this section and § 22.1-17.4that has been filed in accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Educationshall award the veteran described in subsections A or B, a Commonwealth ofVirginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma or a Commonwealthof Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma, as appropriate.Such diploma shall also be delivered during Virginia World War II VeteransAppreciation Week or Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week, asappropriate.
(2001, c. 263, § 2.1-27.2:01; 2002, c. 162; 2009, c. 66.)
§ 2.2-3309.1. Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week; VirginiaKorean War Veterans Appreciation Week; honorary diplomas to be awarded undercertain circumstances during such weeks.
A. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States ArmedForces who served in World War II, the first full week in September, i.e.,the week that was the first full official week of peace in 1945, shall herebybe designated the Virginia World War II Veterans Appreciation Week, beginningin September 2001.
In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by §22.1-17.4, any veteran of World War II may apply for a Commonwealth ofVirginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with theVirginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1939 and 1945, he served in any branch of theUnited States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;
2. He was drafted or did enlist in the United States Armed Forces while stillenrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state orterritory of the United States or any school located on or associated with aUnited States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilianlife.
B. In recognition of the sacrifice of the members of the United States ArmedForces who served during the Korean War, the first full week in Novembershall hereby be designated the Virginia Korean War Veterans AppreciationWeek, beginning in November 2002.
In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by §22.1-17.4, any veteran of the Korean War may apply for a Commonwealth ofVirginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with theVirginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1950 and 1953, he served in any branch of theUnited States Armed Forces and was subsequently honorably discharged;
2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces whilestill enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state orterritory of the United States or any school located on or associated with aUnited States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilianlife.
C. Upon receiving a statement in compliance with this section and § 22.1-17.4that has been filed in accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Educationshall award the veteran described in subsections A or B, a Commonwealth ofVirginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma or a Commonwealthof Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma, as appropriate.Such diploma shall also be delivered during Virginia World War II VeteransAppreciation Week or Virginia Korean War Veterans Appreciation Week, asappropriate.
(2001, c. 263, § 2.1-27.2:01; 2002, c. 162; 2009, c. 66.)
