WHEREAS, Betsy Doxey, a hardworking leader in the tourism industry who has served as an outstanding representative of the Virginia Beach community to countless visitors, retires in October 2014 as the activities coordinator of VSA Resorts; and

WHEREAS, Betsy Doxey handles the scheduling and coordination of all guest activities at three VSA Resorts locations with over 35,000 guests each year; she strives to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere to ensure that guests feel relaxed and enjoy their stays; and

WHEREAS, throughout her 16-year career, Betsy Doxey has developed strong relationships and friendships with visitors to Virginia Beach, and guests at VSA Resorts locations often comment on her positive attitude and attentive customer service; and

WHEREAS, an active leader in the community, Betsy Doxey serves as a deacon at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church and as the state endowment and fundraising chair of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia; she was also one of the first female members of the Virginia Beach Jaycees; and

WHEREAS, Betsy Doxey has received numerous awards and accolades for her exceptional service, including the Activities Coordinator of the Year award at the 2012 Virginia Beach Hospitality Awards ceremony; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Betsy Doxey on the occasion of her retirement as activities coordinator of VSA Resorts; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Betsy Doxey as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her service to the visitors to and members of the Virginia Beach community.