Bill Text: VA HJR1130 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Tim Hemstreet.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-22 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1130ER) [HJR1130 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR1130-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Tim Hemstreet, Loudoun County Administrator, received the 2018 Visionary Leadership Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Institute for Regional Excellence; and
WHEREAS, the Visionary Leadership Award recognizes government leaders for career achievements and extraordinary contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, Tim Hemstreet has served as county administrator in Loudoun County since 2009, overseeing more than 5,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees and a budget of $2.6 billion; his responsibilities as county administrator include directing and overseeing day-to-day operations of all county departments and agencies, providing administrative support to the Board of Supervisors, implementing directives and resolutions from the Board of Supervisors, and serving as the Board of Supervisors' liaison to various entities; and
WHEREAS, as chief administrative officer of Loudoun County, Tim Hemstreet is involved with several collaborative efforts across the National Capital Region, including the Council of Governments, for which he serves as the chairman of the Homeland Security Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, under Tim Hemstreet's leadership, major developments have been completed in Loudoun County including the extension of Metrorail's Silver Line into the county, an expansion in transportation infrastructure projects, reform of the Fire and Rescue Service System, and legislative enhancements to make the county a preferred destination for businesses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Tim Hemstreet, Loudoun County Administrator, for receiving the 2018 Visionary Leadership Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Institute for Regional Excellence; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tim Hemstreet as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to Loudoun County and the Commonwealth.
