Bill Text: VA HJR676 | 2023 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending John J. Jones.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-22 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ676ER) [HJR676 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-HJR676-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, John J. Jones, the general superintendent of public works for the Town of Louisa, has served the community for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Louisa, John Jones began working for the town on September 1, 1970; and
WHEREAS, over the course of his distinguished career, John Jones rose through the ranks and has held multiple positions within the Louisa Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, as general superintendent of public works, John Jones oversees the many critical functions of the Louisa Department of Public Works on a daily basis and has helped ensure that Louisa remains a wonderful place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, John Jones has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the community, responding to countless after-hours emergencies that affected essential services to the residents of Louisa; and
WHEREAS, in all his endeavors, John Jones has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Terry, and the couple have proudly raised three children, who have given them 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, in October 2020, the Louisa Town Council renamed the access road leading to the town's maintenance shop as John Jones Way in recognition of his outstanding service to his fellow residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend John J. Jones for his legacy of achievements as a member of the Louisa Public Works Department; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John J. Jones as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his commitment and dedication to serving the members of the Louisa community.
