Bill Text: VA HJR184 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Terri Lynch.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-01-30 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ184ER) [HJR184 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR184-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Terri Lynch, an innovative public servant and dedicated member of the Arlington County community, retired as the director of the Arlington Area Agency on Aging on June 28, 2013; and WHEREAS, in 1976, Terri Lynch began almost 40 years of outstanding service to Arlington County as an employment program manager in Arlington County Human Resources; and WHEREAS, Terri Lynch earned a great deal of recognition and respect by helping members of the community find jobs through employment counseling and job development and placement services; and WHEREAS, after becoming the director of the Arlington Area Agency on Aging in 1982, Terri Lynch shared her expertise and vision with the Arlington County Commission on Aging and the Arlington County Commission on Long-Term Care Residences; and WHEREAS, caring deeply for her fellow members of the community, Terri Lynch used her knowledge and creativity to establish the many programs and networks designed to ensure a high quality of life for the older residents of Arlington County; and WHEREAS, Terri Lynch has received more than 20 awards, accolades, and letters of appreciation for her work, including an Elder Service Award and the prestigious Winston Award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Terri Lynch, a faithful and enthusiastic public servant in Arlington County, on the occasion of her retirement; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Terri Lynch as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her many contributions to Arlington County. |