WHEREAS, Charlie D. Waddell, a dedicated, longtime public servant and active leader in the Herndon community, retired from the Herndon Town Council in June 2014; and

WHEREAS, a resident of the Town of Herndon for almost 20 years, Charlie Waddell used his wealth of local knowledge to help make Herndon a great place to live and work as a member of the Herndon Town Council for three terms, from 2006 to 2010 and 2012 to 2014; and

WHEREAS, throughout his terms, Charlie Waddell worked to enhance the town's infrastructure, encourage responsible growth, and ensure the efficient operation of local government programs; he served as an alternate member of the Interjurisdictional Committee and represented the town on two Virginia Municipal League committees and a Northern Virginia Transportation Authority committee; and

WHEREAS, generously volunteering his time and talents to better the quality of life of his fellow residents, Charlie Waddell is a member of Sister Cities International of Herndon, Inc., and Friends of Runnymede and has worked with Friday Night Live!, the Herndon Festival, Herndon Community Television, and the Holiday Homes Tour; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Waddell leaves a legacy of excellence to future local public servants, and he will continue to serve the community as the president of the Dumbarton Square Homeowner's Association and the Herndon Historical Society and the chair of the Herndon Community Association Coalition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Charlie D. Waddell hereby be commended for his faithful service as a member of the Herndon Town Council on the occasion of his retirement from public office; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Charlie D. Waddell as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his many achievements and best wishes on future endeavors.