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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 444
Celebrating the life of Andrew John Hungerman III.
 
Agreed to by the Senate, February 21, 2013
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 22, 2013
 

WHEREAS, Andrew John Hungerman III, the respected executive director of the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, died on October 9, 2012; and

WHEREAS, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andrew “Andy” Hungerman earned a bachelor’s degree from Carlow College, now University; a master’s degree from Duquesne University; and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh; and

WHEREAS, known for his genuine interest in and concern for others, Andy Hungerman began his career as a police officer in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and served as vice president for business affairs at Carlow University before joining The Carnegie in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman relocated to Williamsburg in 1996 to serve as vice president of operations for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where he oversaw special projects, facilities maintenance, landscape and facilities services, safety and transportation, security, architecture and engineering, property resources and planning, human resources, tourism, and other areas; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman worked diligently to ensure smooth operations so that visitors had a positive experience and inspired others with his enthusiasm for and dedication to Colonial Williamsburg; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman managed the design and construction of the College Corner Building, the Kimball Theatre renovation, and the spa/indoor pool construction project, and played a pivotal role in the construction of the new automotive services facility; and

WHEREAS, after retiring from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Andy Hungerman joined the Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) as its executive director; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman forged strong relationships with the City of Williamsburg that resulted in significant cost savings as certain activities were combined and eventually led to the relocation of WRHA offices to the City’s Municipal Building; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman worked to realign employee job descriptions with WRHA’s revised mission, resulting in further cost savings while also maintaining staff morale and productivity; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman developed positive relationships with business tenants at the Triangle Building and recruited new businesses to the building, helping to increase WRHA’s bottom line; and

WHEREAS, a respected leader, Andy Hungerman shared his experience and expertise with colleagues and community members as he took an active role in numerous professional and community organizations; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman played a pivotal role in the success of the organizations he served through his visionary leadership and strong commitment to serving others; and

WHEREAS, Andy Hungerman leaves behind to cherish his memory, many loving family members, friends, and former colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of an admired citizen of Williamsburg, Andrew John Hungerman III; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Andrew John Hungerman III as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.