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11100170D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 533
Offered January 12, 2011
Prefiled December 6, 2010
Commending Robert M. Ostergren.
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Patrons-- Peace and Cox, J.A.; Senator: McDougle
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WHEREAS, Robert M. Ostergren, the longtime Hanover County Registrar, retired on December 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Lee-Davis High School, Robert Ostergren studied physics at Virginia Commonwealth University and became the Hanover County Registrar in 1987; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ostergren built an enviable record of service to the residents of Hanover County over the past 23 years; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership of Robert Ostergren, Hanover County transitioned from a manual voter registration system to an electronic-based system; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ostergren’s interest in technology has also benefitted the citizens of Hanover County as he has overseen the programming of the voting machines and the use of electronic poll books; and

WHEREAS, a respected administrator, Robert Ostergren has run the Registrar’s Office with great skill and dedication to public service; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ostergren’s knowledge of Hanover County and state and federal election laws has made him a valuable resource for not only Hanover County but the Commonwealth as well; and

WHEREAS, Robert Ostergren has worked diligently for over two decades to ensure the honesty and integrity of the electoral process in Hanover County and has earned the respect and gratitude of the residents of Hanover County; and

WHEREAS, during his retirement, Robert Ostergren looks forward to spending time with friends and family while also traveling and pursuing personal interests; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Robert M. Ostergren for his longtime service as the Hanover County Registrar; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Robert M. Ostergren as an expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation for his public service and best wishes in his future endeavors.