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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 533
Offered February 29, 2008
Commending Dr. Peter M. Mulkey.
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Patrons-- Bowling; Senator: Puckett
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WHEREAS, Dr. Peter M. Mulkey was honored as the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Distinguished Citizen of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mulkey has been an active community supporter and leader in Richlands for many years, doing everything from fundraising to mentoring to serving on area boards; and

WHEREAS, a longtime member and current president of the Richlands Lions Club, Dr. Mulkey has held numerous leadership positions in the organization and helped raise money for the vision program, which provides eye examinations and glasses to area residents who otherwise could not afford eye care; and

WHEREAS, with seemingly endless reserves of time and energy, Dr. Mulkey has worked as a volunteer and a pharmaceutical consultant for the local free health clinic in Richlands for more than 14 years, has mentored area pharmacy students and youth who are interested in exploring careers in health care, and has served as the president of the board of directors of Preferred Hospice, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mulkey has been very active in the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce over the years; he was first elected to the Chamber’s board of directors in 1992 and has served two terms as president, once in 1997 - 1998 and again in 2006 - 2007; and

WHEREAS, known for his creativity, vision, and hard work, Dr. Mulkey has been an integral part of the positive growth and development of Richlands; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Dr. Peter M. Mulkey on being named the 2007 Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dr. Peter M. Mulkey as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect and admiration for his commitment to the community of Richlands and its citizens.