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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 151
Commending Steven C. Stombres.
 
Agreed to by the Senate, February 27, 2014
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 3, 2014
 

WHEREAS, Steven C. Stombres, an accomplished public servant and a lifelong resident of the Commonwealth, retires from the Fairfax City Council in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Steven Stombres earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; he went on to serve his country honorably as a member of the United States Army Reserve for 20 years, attending Officer Candidate School and working as a military intelligence officer; and

WHEREAS, desirous to be of service to his community, Steven Stombres ran for and was elected to the Fairfax City Council, where he ably represented his fellow residents for three terms; known for his pragmatism, he worked with colleagues from both parties to support many initiatives that enhanced the city and resulted in more efficient government; and

WHEREAS, working in the United States House of Representatives as a staff member since 1993, Steven Stombres was respected for balancing his responsibilities to local and federal government; currently, he serves as the chief of staff to a prominent member of the Virginia Congressional Delegation; and

WHEREAS, Steven Stombres works to better the community as a member of numerous civic and service organizations, including Historic Fairfax City, Inc., American Legion Post 177, and the Daniels Run Elementary Parent-Teacher Association; and

WHEREAS, supporting local youth, Steven Stombres coaches soccer for the Fairfax Police Youth Club and baseball for the Fairfax Little League, and he volunteers for the Country Club Hills swim team—the Sharks; and

WHEREAS, Steven Stombres is a model for other public servants in the Commonwealth, exhibiting tenacity, dedication to principles, and genuine care for the members of the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Steven C. Stombres for his outstanding service on the occasion of his retirement from the Fairfax City Council in 2014; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Steven C. Stombres as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his contributions to the Fairfax community, the Commonwealth, and the nation.