Bill Text: VA HJR64 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia House Joint Resolution 64 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending Anita H. French.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-01-16 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ64ER) [HJR64 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HJR64-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 64 Commending Anita H. French.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 10, 2014 Agreed to by the Senate, January 16, 2014

WHEREAS, Anita H. French, who admirably served the citizens of Cumberland County for more than 40 years, most recently as Commissioner of the Revenue, retired on September 30, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Anita French first began working for Cumberland County in the Department of Social Services, helping the county's less fortunate residents for 17 years; she transferred to the Commissioner of the Revenue's office in 1988 and became commissioner four years later; and

WHEREAS, one of Anita French's first tasks was to update office procedures to help make it easier for county residents when taxes were due; she also oversaw the office's move from recording transactions on paper to a computer-based system; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure, Anita French initiated an online tax payment system that allows taxpayers to receive refunds more quickly; she also opened a Department of Motor Vehicles Select location in the office, filling a vital need in the county; and

WHEREAS Anita French has always tried to serve Cumberland residents to the best of her ability, providing services that may not be available elsewhere, including offering a detailed record of all real estate transactions in the county; and

WHEREAS, Anita French's foremost goals in her role as commissioner of the revenue were to spend the funds allotted to her department in a fiscally sound manner and to provide courteous, efficient, and competent service; and

WHEREAS, recognizing that citizens often need help with local and state taxes and also may have questions about county and state laws, Anita French and her staff focused on providing helpful, timely, and accurate assistance; and

WHEREAS; Anita French possesses a deep knowledge of rural Cumberland County; that knowledge, coupled with a great amount of empathy and understanding, made her a friend to all; and

WHEREAS, Anita French focused on putting all people at ease; she cordially greeted first-time visitors to the county as if they were long-time friends, often helping them find their ancestral home sites and recounting stories about their relatives; and

WHEREAS, Anita French has responsibly and effectively served six different county administrators and 25 different members of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors since she first started working in the Commissioner of the Revenue's office; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Anita H. French, a dedicated public servant, for her outstanding years of public service to the people of Cumberland County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Anita H. French as an expression of the General Assembly's respect and admiration for her work on behalf of the citizens of Cumberland County.