Bill Text: VA HJR907 | 2011 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Ernest Guill.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-24 - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ907ER) [HJR907 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2011-HJR907-Enrolled.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 907 Commending Ernest Guill.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2011 Agreed to by the Senate, February 24, 2011

WHEREAS, Ernest Guill, the dedicated and respected principal of Amherst County High School, retired on June 30, 2010, after a 41-year career in education; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Guill, a 1963 graduate of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, was a standout for the basketball team at Lynchburg College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1969 and master's degree in 1972; and

WHEREAS, in addition to holding a Postgraduate Professional License, Ernest Guill has held memberships in numerous educational and administrative organizations; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Guill began his career at Amherst County High School as a physical education teacher and adopted many other roles including head basketball coach, assistant football coach, golf coach, guidance counselor, and assistant principal; and

WHEREAS, as coach of the Amherst County High School basketball team, Ernest Guill led the Lancers to three Seminole District titles, three Seminole tournament titles, and a Western District tournament championship; and

WHEREAS, an exemplary leader, Ernest Guill served as head principal at Amherst after 33 years as an assistant principal; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Guill will be remembered for the relationships he developed and the positive impact he had on the community, staff, and students of Amherst County High School; and

WHEREAS, during his retirement, Ernest Guill looks forward to spending more time with his three children and eight grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Guill has devoted his professional life to serving the citizens of Amherst County and leaves a legacy of professionalism, integrity, and dedication; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend Ernest Guill on his 41 years of outstanding service as an educator; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ernest Guill as an expression of the General Assembly's gratitude for his outstanding public service and best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement.