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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 308
Commending Winford Wayne Angell.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 10, 2012
Agreed to by the Senate, February 16, 2012

 

WHEREAS, Winford Wayne Angell, Franklin County Board of Supervisors’ longest serving member and longest consecutively serving chair, retired in 2011; and

WHEREAS, a tireless advocate for Franklin County, Wayne Angell faithfully served his fellow residents for 24 years and earned the confidence of his fellow supervisors who selected him as chair of the board for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, a champion of fiscal conservatism, Wayne Angell wisely urged the use of sound financial management strategies to protect Franklin County’s resources, resulting in improved bond ratings and a healthy reserve fund; and

WHEREAS, a strong proponent of expanded educational opportunities for local residents, Wayne Angell advocated for the establishment of The Franklin Center for Advanced Learning and Enterprise, which provides residents with a one-stop shop for education and training needs; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Angell witnessed many changes and developments in Franklin County over the years, including the implementation of a zoning ordinance, the installation of a 9-1-1 system, and the modernization of communications and information technology systems; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Angell encouraged the County’s participation in regional organizations, including the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated leader, Wayne Angell devoted countless hours over the years to presiding over meetings, responding to constituent concerns, studying issues, and working alongside fellow supervisors and county and area officials in order to better serve the residents of Franklin County; and

WHEREAS, the Franklin County board of supervisors honored Wayne Angell for his distinguished service by dedicating The Franklin Center for Advanced Learning and Enterprise in his name; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Winford Wayne Angell on the occasion of his retirement from the Franklin County Board of Supervisors; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Winford Wayne Angell as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his extraordinary contributions to Franklin County and best wishes in his future endeavors.