Bill Text: VA HJR90 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Terry Tilley.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-01-20 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ90ER) [HJR90 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HJR90-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Terry Tilley, longtime town manager of the Town of Stuart who has overseen the growth and prosperity of the locality over more than four decades, retired in September 2021; and
WHEREAS, Terry Tilley served as town manager of the Town of Stuart for 42 years and was the longest serving town manager in the Commonwealth at the time of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Terry Tilley brought a diverse set of skills to the position of town manager, including the ability to administer and manage projects, to communicate effectively with residents and employees, to develop and maintain budgets, to understand and administer town ordinances, and to resolve any number of other complaints and issues that may arise; and
WHEREAS, Terry Tilley led innumerable initiatives during his tenure that enhanced the quality of life for residents of the Town of Stuart, including projects in both the downtown and uptown sectors of town and the development of a farmers market, amphitheater, and new fire department building; and
WHEREAS, one of Terry Tilley's major accomplishments during his career was the upgrade of the Town of Stuart's water treatment plant, which subsequently garnered the town awards for its water quality and waterworks operation; and
WHEREAS, Terry Tilley's imprint on the Town of Stuart may also be seen in its beautiful streets and facilities, which are the result of his thorough and conscientious stewardship; and
WHEREAS, Terry Tilley always gave every project the due diligence it deserved and has prepared the Town of Stuart for its next generation of leaders by ensuring the locality has a strong financial footing going forward; and
WHEREAS, while Terry Tilley's legacy is made up of the countless civil works projects he steered over the years, he will also be fondly remembered for his attention to the smaller details, like repairing waterlines and sewer lines and rescuing kittens stuck in trees; and
WHEREAS, through steadfast dedication and an unwavering commitment to the residents he served, Terry Tilley helped make the Town of Stuart a wonderful place to live, work, and play; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Terry Tilley, esteemed town manager of the Town of Stuart, on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Terry Tilley as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.
