WHEREAS, Heather Griles, a freshman at Halifax County High School, was named head page of the 2013 Virginia House of Delegates Page Program; and

WHEREAS, each year, the House of Delegates selects a boy and a girl to act as head pages, mentoring other legislative pages as they deliver messages, run errands, and work in various capacities around the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, following in the footsteps of her older brother, a page in 2004, Heather Griles served her first term as a page during the 2012 session; and

WHEREAS, Heather Griles enjoyed working in Richmond and learning about the legislative process so much that she applied to be a page again in 2013; and

WHEREAS, after a rigorous interview and approval process, Heather Griles was honored to hear that she had earned the position of head page; and

WHEREAS, Heather Griles holds the honor of being the first head page to come from Halifax County; and

WHEREAS, as head page, Heather Griles works on the floor of the House of Delegates and ensures that new pages understand and adjust to their roles; and

WHEREAS, sharing responsibility for 40 pages on two teams, Heather Griles shows exceptional dedication by keeping to her busy schedule; and

WHEREAS, all pages work throughout the week, returning home only on the weekends, and are responsible for coordinating with their teachers on missed schoolwork and tests; and

WHEREAS, an honors student, Heather Griles works diligently to ensure that she keeps her grades up during the session, attending an evening study hall with her fellow pages every Monday through Thursday; and

WHEREAS, Heather Griles is proud to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates Page Program and appreciates the opportunities to gain valuable experience, meet new people, and learn new things; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Heather Griles on being named head page of the 2013 Virginia House of Delegates Page Program; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Heather Griles as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for her hard work, responsibility, and enthusiastic service to the Commonwealth.