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14104535D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 258
Offered February 3, 2014
Commending Jeffrey Clore Early.
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Patrons-- Scott; Senator: Hanger
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WHEREAS, Jeffrey Clore Early served on the Madison County School Board from 1992 to 2013, providing distinguished and attentive service during his tenure; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey “Jeff” Early attended public schools in Madison County; he earned degrees from Roanoke College and George Mason University and then returned to Madison County to practice law; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Early admirably represented students, their parents, and the citizens of Madison County as a member of the school board from 1992 to 2013; he also served as chairman of the school board from 2002 until he retired in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Early provided thoughtful leadership to the school division during his 21 years of public service; he held an abiding belief in the value and importance of public education, which was buttressed by his adherence to the philosophy that every person is worthy of respect and dignity; and

WHEREAS, as a key leader in the school division, Jeff Early was a strong supporter of those who back the mission of public education, and he was also known for his steadfast encouragement of academic excellence and the many benefits of student athletics in the public schools; and

WHEREAS, Jeff Early brought congeniality, wisdom, love of Madison County and Madison County Public Schools, great compassion, and a caring heart to his years as a member of the school board; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Jeffrey Clore Early, on the occasion of his retirement, for his many years of outstanding service as a member of the Madison County School Board; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jeffrey Clore Early as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect and admiration for his dedication to public education in Madison County and the Commonwealth.