Bill Text: VA HJR427 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Emmanuel Tackie.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-10 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ427ER) [HJR427 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HJR427-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Tackie, esteemed building supervisor at Newington Forest Elementary School in Springfield, retired in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Tackie has maintained the building and facilities of Newington Forest Elementary for nearly the entirety of the institution's existence, serving 30 years at the school in the 38 years it has been open; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Tackie began his tenure with Newington Forest Elementary School as an assistant supervisor and managed the custodial crew while working as a custodian on the night shift; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Tackie has been integral to Newington Forest Elementary School's efforts to fulfill its mission to deliver exceptional instruction and to ensure that all students learn and achieve their goals regardless of their background; and
WHEREAS, as building supervisor of Newington Forest Elementary School, Emmanuel Tackie has helped an untold number of students develop an awareness of the resources around them and an appreciation for how they can make a difference in their community; and
WHEREAS, Emmanuel Tackie's accomplishments throughout his career are the result of his steadfast dedication to the students, staff, and families that are part of the Newington Forest Elementary School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Emmanuel Tackie, cherished building supervisor at Newington Forest Elementary School, on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Emmanuel Tackie as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.
