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2014 SESSION

14103258D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 72
Offered January 10, 2014
Commending Edward Wachtmeister.
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Patron-- Lingamfelter
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WHEREAS, Edward Wachtmeister of Warrenton has been named by the Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary as a Top-of-the-Tree designee for 2013, in honor of his extraordinary support of the hospital over many years; and

WHEREAS, Edward “Ted” Wachtmeister received this recognition jointly with his wife, Karen; the couple have been longtime patrons of the Warrenton-area hospital, assuming numerous leadership roles; and

WHEREAS, in recent years, Ted and Karen Wachtmeister spearheaded a capital campaign drive for Fauquier Hospital, and in recognition of their leadership and generosity, the Wachtmeister Surgical/Pediatric Unit of the community hospital was named in their honor; and

WHEREAS, Ted Wachtmeister’s Fauquier County roots run deep; after attending Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and serving in the United States Air Force, he returned to the area to oversee the family’s Whitehall Farm, which he continues to do today; and

WHEREAS, giving back to the community and the Commonwealth is second nature to Ted Wachtmeister; he has been a bank director and has served on the board of trustees of Highland School; he is also active in the VMI Foundation and the VMI Keydet Club; and

WHEREAS, Ted and Karen Wachtmeister recognize that the vibrancy and strength of a community depend on the health of its residents and the resources allocated to community wellness; the couple also support the Warrenton Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Fauquier Free Clinic, and many other local organizations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Edward Wachtmeister of Warrenton hereby be commended for being named a Top-of-the-Tree honoree by the Fauquier Hospital Auxiliary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Edward Wachtmeister as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect and admiration for his support of Fauquier Hospital and the community at large.