WHEREAS, Robert Hahne, a longtime member of the Rotary Club of McLean and a devoted community volunteer, has worked diligently for many years to enhance the quality of life for all of his fellow residents of McLean; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hahne joined the Rotary Club of McLean in 2002 and has held numerous leadership positions in the organization, including president; he also served as assistant district governor for Rotary District 7610; and

WHEREAS, during his long tenure with the Rotary Club of McLean, Robert Hahne helped raise more than $10,000 to support Clemyjontri Park, a playground for children with disabilities, and obtained a $20,000 matching grant from Rotary International to support Partner for Surgery, a nonprofit health care provider for Mayan people in Guatemala; and

WHEREAS, in 2010, Robert Hahne and his late wife, Barbara, began coordinating the annual Stop Hunger Now event, which provides food and other necessities to people in need around the world; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hahne's passion and enthusiasm for Stop Hunger Now has inspired generations of fellow Rotarians and hundreds of volunteers; through his exceptional leadership, the program has collected and packaged millions of meals over the years; and

WHEREAS, in 2014, Robert Hahne was selected as the District Rotarian of the Year in recognition of his tireless contributions to Rotary International and the McLean community; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his work with the Rotary Club of McLean, Robert Hahne volunteered his leadership to the board of Chain Bridge Bank and the President's Council at his alma mater, Central Methodist University; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hahne is an active member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, McLean, where he has served as a Sunday school teacher and held office as a church council member, president, and a building committee member; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hahne has also served and inspired young people as the president of the McLean Little League and as a manager of youth baseball teams for more than 30 years; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Robert Hahne, a pillar of the McLean community, hereby be commended for his lifetime of volunteer service and leadership; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Robert Hahne as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his legacy of contributions to the residents of McLean.