Bill Text: VA HJR1017 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Linda Lindberg.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1017ER) [HJR1017 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR1017-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Linda Lindberg has ably served the Arlington community as director of elections and general registrar for more than 15 years, implementing many programs and processes that have made voting easier and more accessible for all residents; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Miami University and George Mason University with a background in arts administration and data systems, Linda Lindberg was appointed as Arlington's general registrar in 2003, having previously served as deputy registrar since 1994; and
WHEREAS, Linda Lindberg led efforts to renovate and modernize the Department of Elections and Electoral Board offices, expand service hours, and launch voter registration drives in local high schools and senior care facilities; and
WHEREAS, Linda Lindberg has given local and national presentations on the accuracy of current voter rolls and ways to secure polling places and maintain the integrity of local elections; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, Linda Lindberg has overseen a dramatic increase in the number of county voting precincts, established election page and election concierge programs to enhance smooth operations and line management, and implemented changes that resulted from the Help America Vote Act; and
WHEREAS, Linda Lindberg's exceptional leadership ensured that the county was prepared for record voter turnout in 2016, giving voters full confidence in Arlington's electoral process; and
WHEREAS, Linda Lindberg increased engagement with the media by creating a social media presence for the Arlington elections team and has welcomed secure delegations from countries around the world to observe the electoral process in Arlington; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Linda Lindberg for her service to Arlington County as director of elections and general registrar; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Linda Lindberg as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her achievements in service to the residents of the Commonwealth and the democratic process.