WHEREAS, Roger Sites of the Center District of Fauquier County was honored as a 2013 Citizen of the Year by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, Roger Sites honorably served the youths of the Center District of Fauquier County as an educator and school administrator for over 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Roger Sites began his career as a business and marketing teacher at Fauquier High School; a devoted and innovative educator, he helped prepare his students for higher education, careers, and responsible citizenship; and

WHEREAS, serving as the assistant principal of Fauquier High School for 10 years, Roger Sites became the principal in 1992; he was an able and active leader, often working long hours and donating his time at school events; and

WHEREAS, helping to enhance the school for future generations, Roger Sites oversaw renovations and the construction of a new four-story classroom; he graciously allowed his successor as principal to decide on the best use of the new building; and

WHEREAS, a West Virginia native, Roger Sites earned a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State University and a master's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University before settling in Fauquier County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Roger Sites for being named the 2013 Citizen of the Year for the Center District of Fauquier County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Roger Sites as an expression of the General Assembly's respect and admiration for his service to the people of Fauquier County.