As a retired athlete and grandfather, I urge the Virginia Board of Health to approve this petition for rulemaking to limit female sports and spaces to biological women only. Having competed in athletics up through the intercollegiate level, I understand the value of competitive sports and want that available my 7 grandkids -- 4 of which are girls and young women. This petition is about ensuring fairness, safety, and truth. Ignoring biological reality in favor of ideology harms women and girls the most. The state has a duty to protect its citizens, especially the most vulnerable, from policies that erase meaningful distinctions between male and female and especially in competitive sports. Please approve this request for rulemaking and help Virginia lead the way in protecting women’s sports and spaces.