WHEREAS, Dennis S. Rooker admirably served the citizens of Albemarle County as a member of the Board of Supervisors from 2002 to 2013, representing the Jack Jouett District; and WHEREAS, during his 12 years as a member of the Board of Supervisors, including two years as chairman, Dennis Rooker sought to protect the environment and the quality of life in Albemarle County, ensure a fiscally sound government, establish reasonable tax rates, and promote regional cooperation; and WHEREAS, Dennis Rooker first arrived in Charlottesville to attend the University of Virginia, where he earned bachelor's and law degrees; he then settled in the area, established a law practice, and has owned several small businesses; and WHEREAS, public service is a hallmark of Dennis Rooker's life; he was a member of the Albemarle County Planning Commission for four years and was the chairman for two years, and he also was a member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization for nine years, serving as chairman for two years; and WHEREAS, Dennis Rooker was the county representative to the Planning and Coordination Council for Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia for 12 years; he served on the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Stewardship Task Force and the Meadowcreek Parkway Design Planning Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, some of the accomplishments that took place in Albemarle County while Dennis Rooker served on the Board of Supervisors include development of master plans for the growth areas of the county, passage of an ordinance regarding the aesthetics of cell phone towers, and construction of Meadow Creek Parkway; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Dennis S. Rooker, a dedicated public servant, for his 12 years of service as a member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, representing the Jack Jouett District; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dennis S. Rooker as an expression of the General Assembly's appreciation and admiration for his work on behalf of the people of Albemarle County and the Commonwealth. |