WHEREAS, Clifton Rector, a vehicle maintenance supervisor for the City of Falls Church, has served the residents of the community for more than 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Clifton Rector began his career with Falls Church on June 13, 1973, and has received numerous awards and accolades from Falls Church City Public Schools, city leadership, and citizens' organizations for his exemplary work ethic; and

WHEREAS, in 1987, Clifton Rector received the Performance Award after he assumed leadership of the city's auto shop during extended leave periods and handled emergency operations with a high degree of professionalism; and

WHEREAS, Clifton Rector received letters of commendation for his efforts to assist with building safety operations in 1990 and his work to clean and restore city school buses to full operation within one day after they had been vandalized in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Clifton Rector has received the Safe Driver Award multiple times, setting a sterling example for other drivers on the road, and in 2010, he was nominated for Employee of the Year for keeping city vehicles running efficiently and saving taxpayer money by preventing large, costly repairs; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated lifelong learner, Clifton Rector holds certifications from General Motors, Alvocation Automotive Academy, Sun Electric Corporation, and Brockwell Equipment Company, among others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Clifton Rector for his 45 years of service to the City of Falls Church as a vehicle maintenance worker; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Clifton Rector as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his contributions to the Falls Church community.