Bill Text: VA HJR193 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Joanne Leslie Webster.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-02-15 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ193ER) [HJR193 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR193-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Joanne Leslie Webster has served the Virginia Council for Private Education since 1998 as an independent contractor, accreditation manager, vice president, and executive director; and
WHEREAS, Joanne "Josie" Leslie Webster's visionary management and leadership has elevated the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) and significantly improved the quality of private education in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Josie Webster's attention to detail and tireless focus on quality and accountability has resulted in great improvements to the system of accreditation for member schools and associations; and
WHEREAS, Josie Webster has advanced the role of private education in the Commonwealth through her advocacy and personal relationships with legislators, their staff, and the Virginia Department of Education; and
WHEREAS, Josie Webster's dedicated involvement and understanding of early childhood education issues has advanced policies and accreditation standards of Virginia's private schools; and
WHEREAS, private education in Virginia has reached a significant level of credibility as a result of Josie Webster's advocacy, her knowledgeable voice, and her professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Josie Webster has worked successfully with the diverse VCPE Board of Directors to achieve consistency of direction and clarity of purpose; and
WHEREAS, Josie Webster has served the VCPE with great integrity and dedication, making personal sacrifices to achieve remarkable results for private education in Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Josie Webster leaves VCPE with a strong and professional reputation among member schools, member associations, the Council for American Private Education, the Virginia Department of Education, and other state officials; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Joanne Leslie Webster on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of the Virginia Council for Private Education; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joanne Leslie Webster as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her distinguished service and exceptional leadership.
