WHEREAS, in 2014, James W. Lintott, who has made many valuable contributions to the health and welfare of children and families in the Commonwealth, retired as the Chairman of the Board of Children's National Medical Center after a long and active career; and

WHEREAS, serving as a leader of Children's National Medical Center for more than 12 years, including four-and-a-half years as Chairman of the Board, James Lintott has been a champion for children by leading philanthropic fundraising initiatives and building awareness of the importance of the mission and goals of Children's National Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, during James Lintott's tenure as Chairman of the Board of the Children's Hospital Foundation, Children's National Medical Center secured a major gift from the Abu Dhabi Health Authority to establish the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation; and

WHEREAS, James Lintott has provided excellent leadership to Children's National Medical Center, and he has skillfully and successfully guided the organization through a period of significant change; and

WHEREAS, through his work at Children's National Medical Center, James Lintott has helped ensure that Virginia's most vulnerable children receive the primary and specialty pediatric care that they need; and

WHEREAS, James Lintott has been a faithful, dedicated, and engaged board and committee member and leader and an especially generous supporter of Children's National Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, James Lintott concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Board of Children's National Medical Center on June 30, 2014, and has left an unparalleled legacy to the children of the community through his leadership and dedication to health and wellness; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend James W. Lintott for his contributions to the Commonwealth and the nation on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to James W. Lintott as an expression of the General Assembly's respect and admiration for his service.