Bill Text: VA HJR457 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Virginia Pappas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-09 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ457ER) [HJR457 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR457-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Virginia Pappas has given 40 years of outstanding service to the Reston-based Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and has served in several key roles, including as chief executive officer; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pappas earned a degree in business management from George Mason University; she is also a certified association executive from the American Society of Association Executives; and
WHEREAS, since the late 1970s, Virginia Pappas has worked at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), a nonprofit scientific and professional organization that works to improve human health by promoting the science, technology, and practical application of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Pappas currently serves as SNMMI's chief executive officer; in that role, she provides leadership to all the organization's departments as well as the Clinical Trials Network and outreach program; and
WHEREAS, before becoming chief executive officer, Virginia Pappas served as SNMMI's deputy executive director and held numerous other director positions within the organization; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her duties at SNMMI, Virginia Pappas has also brought her wide-ranging experience and expertise to the Scientific Program Committee of the American Association for Medical Society Executives and the Development Committee of the American Society of Association Executives; and
WHEREAS, throughout her distinguished career, Virginia Pappas has worked tirelessly to execute SNMMI's mission and has won the respect of her colleagues for her dedication, integrity, and intelligence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Virginia Pappas on her 40 years of service to the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Virginia Pappas as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her impressive career accomplishments and best wishes for continued success.