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10105595D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 382
Offered March 3, 2010
Commending Joe Frank.
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Patrons-- BaCote, Abbitt, Abbott, Barlow, Brink, Carr, Dance, Ebbin, Englin, Gear, Herring, Hope, Howell, A.T., Ingram, James, Keam, Kory, Marshall, D.W., McClellan, McQuinn, Merricks, Miller, P.J., Morgan, Oder, Plum, Pogge, Poindexter, Pollard, Shuler, Surovell, Torian, Toscano, Tyler, Ward, Ware, R.L. and Watts; Senator: Locke
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WHEREAS, Joe Samuel Frank, mayor of the City of Newport News, is commended for his service to the City of Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, on June 1, 2010, Joe Frank will conclude his 14-year service as mayor of Newport News; and

WHEREAS, during his service as mayor, Joe Frank and Newport News have seen the expansion of Christopher Newport University and the Ferguson Center for the Arts; businesses such as Areva, Cannon, Northrop Grumman, Ferguson Enterprises, and others move to or expand their operations in Newport News; and the development of new centers for the community such as Port Warwick and the new City Center; and

WHEREAS, Joe Frank was born on November 14, 1942, to Harry and Lilyan Frank of Newport News; and

WHEREAS, Joe Frank attended public schools in Newport News, graduating from Newport News High School in 1960; and

WHEREAS, after high school, Joe Frank attended the University of Virginia, graduating with honors, and in 1967, graduated from the University of Virginia Law School; and

WHEREAS, from 1967 to 1972, Joe Frank served in the Virginia National Guard receiving the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service; and

WHEREAS, since graduating law school, Joe Frank has practiced law in Newport News and is currently a partner at the firm of David, Kamp & Frank; and

WHEREAS, since 1988, Joe Frank has served as a member of the Newport News City Council, as vice mayor, and since 1996, as mayor; and

WHEREAS, Joe Frank has also served his community as a member of countless boards, including the Hampton Roads Partnership, Hampton Roads Mayor & Chairs, Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Task Force, Governor’s Urban Policy Task Force, Jewish Federation of the Virginia Peninsula, Rodef Shalom Temple, Newport News Alliance for Youth, and People to People; and

WHEREAS, Joe Frank has been recognized with awards from the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and the Colonial Boy Scouts of America; and most recently, he was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Eagle Scout Award; and

WHEREAS, Joe Frank has been supported by his wife, Jane Susan Frank; daughters, Melissa Clagg and Shelly Currin; son, Jason Frank; and seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Joe Frank’s dedication to public service is greatly appreciated by the people of Newport News, Hampton Roads, and the Commonwealth of Virginia; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend Joe Frank for his service to the City of Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joe Frank as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his service.