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2011 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 882
Commending Russell Claar.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 18, 2011
Agreed to by the Senate, February 24, 2011

 

WHEREAS, Russell Claar of the Lee District of Fauquier County was honored as a 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, a proud American patriot, Russell Claar served as a dedicated and respected Sergeant in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Russell Claar has generously given of his time and talents to the veterans of Fauquier County as a Freedom Team Salute Ambassador for the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, as a Freedom Team Salute Ambassador, Russell Claar recognizes the parents and spouses of active duty soldiers, the families and employers of Army National Guard and Reserve soldiers, honorably discharged Army veterans, and supporters who have contributed to the United States Army and its missions; and

WHEREAS, Russell Claar has volunteered his time and efforts to raise awareness of the bravery shown and sacrifices made by each of the active and retired service members of the United States Armed Forces and their families from Fauquier County; and

WHEREAS, Russell Claar has worked to coordinate efforts throughout Fauquier County to honor and celebrate American veterans and the community members and business leaders who make their services possible; and

WHEREAS, the exceptional service and devotion to duty and to his fellow soldiers shown by Russell Claar is a reminder of the commitment and bravery of the members of our armed forces worldwide; and

WHEREAS, committed to making a difference in his community, Russell Claar is an outstanding role model and inspires others to volunteer and make Fauquier County a safer, friendlier, and more pleasant place in which to live; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend and congratulate Russell Claar as a 2010 Fauquier County Citizen of the Year for the Lee District; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Russell Claar as an expression of the General Assembly’s gratitude for his dedication to the community of Fauquier County.