Bill Text: VA HJR228 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Charles W. Hall.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-02-22 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ228ER) [HJR228 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2018-HJR228-Introduced.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 228 Offered February 7, 2018 Commending Charles W. Hall. ---------- Patron-- Keam ----------

WHEREAS, for over a decade, Charles W. Hall has provided invaluable advocacy and service to the residents of Fairfax County; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Stanford University, Charles "Charlie" Hall has lived in Fairfax County since 1985, when he joined the Washington Post as an editor and reporter; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Hall has also worked as manager of presidential communications at the American Bar Association and as a deputy director for the Justice at Stake Campaign; he currently serves as a public affairs specialist for the Administrative Office of the United States Courts; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Hall has given generously of his time and talents in service to a number of community organizations, including serving as president of the Blake Manor Home Owners Association and a member of the board of directors for the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations; while serving as chair of the Providence District Council between 2006 and 2008, he helped lead a crucial reorganization effort; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated citizen, Charlie Hall was a founding member of Fairfax Citizens for Responsible Growth, also known as FairGrowth, and the Greater Tysons Citizens Association; between 2004 and 2010, he spearheaded an integrated-advocacy campaign that helped guide urbanization policies in Fairfax County; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Hall has written extensively on county planning and the transit challenges facing Fairfax County and has been successful in building citizen coalitions and encouraging community involvement in local government; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Charles W. Hall on his years of exemplary service to citizen organizations in Fairfax County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Charles W. Hall as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his impressive accomplishments and dedication to the community.