Bill Text: VA HJR465 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Linwood Fisher.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-05 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ465ER) [HJR465 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HJR465-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Linwood Fisher, a veteran and former civilian employee of the United States Navy, has served the Norfolk community as a civic leader for many years; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Fisher joined the United States Navy in 1980 and served the country with honor for more than 22 years, holding numerous command posts and management positions, as well as serving on the personal staff of several flag officers; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement from active duty in 2003, Linwood Fisher continued to serve the United States Navy as a civilian, specializing in personnel support in Maryland, Virginia, and Texas until 2009; and
WHEREAS, since that time, Linwood Fisher has focused on supporting the Norfolk community in various capacities, including as a member of the Ocean View Civic League, Norfolk Economic Development Authority, Norfolk Department of Development's Capital Access Program Committee, and 2020 Census Complete Count Committee; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Fisher served as chair of the Norfolk City Democratic Committee from January 2016 to January 2020 and has offered his leadership to the Democratic Party of Virginia Central Committee and the Democratic 2nd Congressional District Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Linwood Fisher for his years of service to the Norfolk community and the United States; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Linwood Fisher as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his achievements.
