WHEREAS, Debbie Painter has served the Buchanan community for more than two decades as owner and operator of the North Star Restaurant, a beloved local eatery; and

WHEREAS, Debbie Painter began working at the North Star Restaurant in 1977 and has served generations of customers during her long career with the establishment; and

WHEREAS, as owner and operator for 24 years, Debbie Painter helped the North Star Restaurant maintain its commitment to serving high quality meals and remain a local landmark and community meeting place for residents of the Town of Buchanan and Botetourt County; and

WHEREAS, upon her retirement, Debbie Painter sold the North Star Restaurant to Ashley Clark, an employee for more than 20 years whose mother worked at the restaurant, ensuring that the restaurant maintains its local charm; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Debbie Painter hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as owner and operator of the North Star Restaurant; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Debbie Painter as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to the Buchanan community.