Bill Text: VA HJR777 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Fred O. Shanks III.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-11 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ777ER) [HJR777 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HJR777-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Fred O. Shanks III, an esteemed businessman who sat for 12 years on the Danville City Council, has given generously of his time in service to his community; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Fred Shanks owned his own business as a licensed professional engineer and land surveyor for 33 years, serving numerous small businesses in the Greater Danville area; and
WHEREAS, Fred Shanks began his service to the City of Danville in 1996 as a member of the city's Planning Commission, serving for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, with dedication and distinction, Fred Shanks served on the Danville City Council from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2020, contributing greatly to the city's growth and development during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, from 2008 to 2020, Fred Shanks served in various leadership capacities on the board of the Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority, and from 2019 to 2020, he served as a member of the Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority; and
WHEREAS, Fred Shanks has served on the boards of the Danville Utility Commission, the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization, bringing seasoned experience to bear on important planning decisions affecting the region; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Danville City Council, Fred Shanks has exemplified integrity and dedication to his community and by fostering a strong working relationship with Pittsylvania County has helped make both localities wonderful places to live, work, and play; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Fred O. Shanks III, distinguished public servant and 12-year member of the Danville City Council, for his service to the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Fred O. Shanks III as an expression of the General Assembly's profound admiration for his notable contributions to the Commonwealth.
