WHEREAS, Charles E. Johnson, Jr., a distinguished educator in Virginia Beach, has served the youth of the area for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Charles Johnson began his career in education as a longtime substitute teacher at Virginia Beach Junior High School in 1971; he was hired as a full-time teacher at Floyd E. Kellam High School in 1972 and moved to Green Run High School in 1979; and

WHEREAS, in 1989, Charles Johnson helped open Salem High School in Virginia Beach, where he has provided students with the tools to achieve success in higher education and careers and to become responsible citizens of the Commonwealth for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, working to provide new opportunities and experiences to his students, Charles Johnson serves as the National Honor Society advisor at Salem High School and has sponsored the Model United Nations, Key Club, Debate Club, and various other extracurricular activities related to history, current events, and the law; and

WHEREAS, Charles Johnson has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including Teacher of the Year awards from Green Run High School in 1987 and Salem High School in 2003; and

WHEREAS, an active leader in the community, Charles Johnson also donates his time and talents to many civic and service organizations in Hampton Roads; and

WHEREAS, Charles Johnson is an exemplar of the professionalism and dedication shown by educators throughout the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Charles E. Johnson, Jr., for his contributions to the future of the Commonwealth as an educator; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Charles E. Johnson, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his commitment to serving the youth of the Virginia Beach community.