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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 155 Offered February 20, 2014 Commending Dulcie M. Mumpower. ---------- Patron-- Carrico ----------

WHEREAS, Dulcie M. Mumpower of Bristol, who represented the Wilson District on the Washington County Board of Supervisors for two decades, retired from public office in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Dulcie Mumpower began her first term on the Board of Supervisors on January 1, 1994, and was later elected to five more terms; she served as chair in 2010, 2011, and 2013, and she was often the only woman on the board; and

WHEREAS, a respected leader, Dulcie Mumpower emphasized collaboration and teamwork in supporting efforts to enhance Washington County; and

WHEREAS, Dulcie Mumpower was appointed to serve on the Washington County Board of Social Services, the Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority, and the aCorridor board of directors; she also lent her knowledge and expertise to numerous county committees; and

WHEREAS, during Dulcie Mumpower’s time with the Board of Supervisors, the county experienced a great deal of growth and success; the board supported programs to attract jobs and spur economic development in the region, such as The Highlands Shopping Center; and

WHEREAS, Dulcie Mumpower led efforts to relocate several local government offices and the Washington County Department of Social Services, Health Department, and Sherriff’s Office to new buildings, ensuring that the public had modern facilities in which to conduct business; and

WHEREAS, Dulcie Mumpower also oversaw the establishment of the Southwest Regional Jail Authority, which saved taxpayers a significant amount of money, and the construction of new libraries in the Towns of Damascus and Glade Spring; and

WHEREAS, for over 20 years, Dulcie Mumpower led the Washington County Board of Supervisors to be a force for positive change and responsible growth in the region; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Dulcie M. Mumpower on the occasion of her retirement from public office in 2014; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dulcie M. Mumpower as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her dedication to the Washington County community and best wishes on a happy retirement.