Bill Text: VA SJR193 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia Senate Joint Resolution 193 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending Leonard W. Sandridge.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-14 - Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ193ER) [SJR193 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2010-SJR193-Enrolled.html

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 193 Commending Leonard W. Sandridge. Agreed to by the Senate, February 25, 2010 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 5, 2010

WHEREAS, Leonard W. Sandridge, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the University of Virginia, is recognized in 2010 for his many contributions to the Commonwealth and his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Crozet in Albemarle County, Leonard W. Sandridge began his distinguished career at the University of Virginia (UVA) as an internal auditor in 1967; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Sandridge, recognized early in his career for his integrity, competence, hard work, and willingness to take on any task, rose steadily and rapidly through the administrative ranks at UVA; and

WHEREAS, in 1977, Leonard Sandridge began his close association with the General Assembly as director of the budget for UVA; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Sandridge has served as associate vice president for Budget and Planning, as senior vice president for Business and Finance, as executive vice president, and as chief financial officer of UVA; in 1989, he became the executive vice president and chief operating officer of UVA, the position he holds today; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Sandridge's titles only hint at the responsibilities entrusted to him by successive presidents and Boards of Visitors of the University of Virginia, the value of his counsel to them, and the esteem in which he is held; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Sandridge is equally well-regarded in the Charlottesville-Albemarle community and throughout the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, after a long and rewarding career, Leonard Sandridge will retire at the end of 2010; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend and congratulate Leonard W. Sandridge for his outstanding service as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the University of Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Leonard W. Sandridge as an expression of the General Assembly's appreciation for his stellar achievements and best wishes for a happy, rewarding, and much deserved retirement.