Bill Text: VA HJR428 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Elizabeth Spainhour.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-09 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ428ER) [HJR428 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR428-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Spainhour, an active Danville resident who has given generously of her time and talents in service to the community, was presented with the Kiwanis Club of Danville's 2017 Citizenship Award; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth "Libby" Spainhour is the 85th person to receive the Citizenship Award, an honor presented annually by the local Kiwanis Club to an outstanding recipient who has made unselfish contributions to the welfare of the community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated supporter of the arts and humanities, Libby Spainhour has contributed to cultural life in Danville as a former member and chairman of the board of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, past president of the Children's Theatre of Danville, and founder of the Friends of the George Washington High School Symphony; and
WHEREAS, in addition, Libby Spainhour has been chair and co-chair of the Garden Club of Virginia's Historic Garden Week in Danville and a member and past president of the board of the Danville Science Center; and
WHEREAS, along with volunteering with arts and cultural organizations, Libby Spainhour has made exemplary contributions to education; she served as a 12-year member of the Danville School Board, including five years as its chairman from 1995 to 2000, and has served as chairman of the boards of Danville Community College and the Danville Community College Educational Foundation; and
WHEREAS, a tireless advocate for the community, Libby Spainhour also serves on the advisory board for the Danville, Virginia Community Development Entity and has volunteered for over 20 years at the local hospital; and
WHEREAS, Libby Spainhour's volunteer efforts have made an indelible impact on civic life in Danville and stand as a shining example of community service and good citizenship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Elizabeth Spainhour on receiving the 2017 Citizenship Award from the Kiwanis Club of Danville; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Elizabeth Spainhour as an expression of the General Assembly's congratulations and admiration for her distinguished service to the residents of Danville.
