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2008 SPECIAL SESSION II

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6045
Offered June 23, 2008
Commending Helm Dobbins.
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Patrons-- Marshall, D.W. and Merricks; Senator: Hurt
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WHEREAS, Helm Dobbins, who is retiring from the Danville Public School Board in 2008, is recognized for his outstanding service to his fellow citizens and his community; and

WHEREAS, Helm Dobbins graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction in 1973 and earned a master of business administration degree from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Helm Dobbins has served as the executive vice president and chief credit officer of American National Bank and Trust Company in Danville since 2003; and

WHEREAS, a great supporter of quality education for Danville’s young people, Helm Dobbins has been a valuable member of the Danville Public School Board since 2004 and the chair of the Finance Committee since 2005; and

WHEREAS, Helm Dobbins was a distinguished participant in the Sorensen Institute for Politics Southside Leadership Program in 2004 and the Lead Virginia Leadership Program in 2008; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated community leader, Helm Dobbins has been a member of the board of trustees of the Danville Regional Airport since 2004, serving as chair from 2005 to 2007; and

WHEREAS, Helm Dobbins has served as a board member of the Piedmont Regional Governors School, the Danville Museum of History and Fine Arts, and the Danville Rotary Club, where he has been an active member since 2003; and

WHEREAS, a great mentor to young people, Helm Dobbins was the chair of the Boy Scouts of America Officer Nominating Committee in 2008; and

WHEREAS, a tireless supporter of the community, Helm Dobbins is committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Danville; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend Helm Dobbins for his exceptional leadership as a member of the Danville Public School Board and for his continual service to his community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Helm Dobbins as an expression of the General Assembly’s gratitude for his many achievements and best wishes in all of his future endeavors.