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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 107
Offered January 14, 2004
Prefiled January 13, 2004
Commending George E. Broman.
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Patrons-- McQuigg, Hull, Orrock, Scott, E.T., and Van Landingham; Senator: Puller
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WHEREAS, George E. Broman, a prominent member of the House of Delegates who represented the 30th District, including the counties of Culpeper, Madison, and part of Orange, did not seek reelection in 2003; and

WHEREAS, George E. Broman, a physician and a member of the Disability Commission, demonstrated commitment and took action toward improving the quality of health care of Virginians with disabilities throughout his tenure in the House of Delegates and throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, George E. Broman, admired by the Virginia Board for Persons with Disabilities for his integrity, honesty, community involvement, and caring, approached disability problems with an open mind and based his decisions on fair principles; and

WHEREAS, George E. Broman, who considers health an individual's most valuable asset, sought to make sure health care issues were addressed and supportive services were increased for Virginians with disabilities and their families whenever feasible; and

WHEREAS, George E. Broman sought to share his medical expertise to assist the brain injury community in analyzing residential needs and in agreeing to seek community Medicaid waiver services rather than nursing facility placements; and

WHEREAS, George E. Broman leveraged his credibility as a retired surgeon and his accomplishments as president of such organizations as the Culpeper County Medical Society, the Medical Society of Virginia, the Culpeper Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Culpeper Chapter of the American Red Cross, and as a member of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce to bring about increased attention to key health-related services for persons with disabilities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend George E. Broman on the occasion of his retirement from the House of Delegates of Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to George E. Broman as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration, appreciation and best wishes.