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11105482D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 518
Offered February 21, 2011
Commending E. Kenneth Wysor.
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Patrons-- Puckett; Delegate: Morefield
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WHEREAS, E. Kenneth Wysor was chosen as the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce 2010 Distinguished Citizen of the Year; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Richlands, Kenneth Wysor takes great pride in the achievements of his historic hometown; and

WHEREAS, after retiring from a career with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Kenneth Wysor served the Town of Richlands as mayor for 16 years; and

WHEREAS, during the downtown revitalization project and numerous other programs, Kenneth Wysor offered guidance and kept the town on track for stable growth and prosperity; and

WHEREAS, a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force, Kenneth Wysor took special pride in the dedication of the Richlands Veterans Memorial, which was completed during his service as mayor; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Wysor has also lent his support to the Richlands Area Citizens for the Arts, the Coal Miners’ Memorial, Richlands Little League, Good Samaritan Food Pantry, Tri-County Health Clinic, and Richlands Elementary PTA; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Wysor’s many accomplishments include the construction and maintenance of the Critterville Park and the Teen Venture demolition and construction project; and

WHEREAS, as a dedicated member of Richlands Presbyterian Church, Kenneth Wysor has held numerous positions including treasurer, president, elder, Sunday School teacher, church trustee, and general handyman for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Wysor is known throughout Richlands for his high personal standards and for the role he has played in fostering good relationships between the town and county; and

WHEREAS, for decades, Kenneth Wysor has devoted countless hours of volunteer service to many community groups and projects in the Town of Richlands; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly commend E. Kenneth Wysor on his selection as the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce 2010 Distinguished Citizen of the Year; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to E. Kenneth Wysor as an expression of the General Assembly’s appreciation for his service to the Town of Richlands and to the Commonwealth.