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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5020
Commending Richard V. Doud, Jr.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 8, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, June 12, 2014

 

WHEREAS, Richard V. Doud, Jr., an admired community and business leader in Arlington, retires as president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on May 15, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a 60-year resident of Arlington County, Richard “Rich” V. Doud, Jr., earned respect both locally and nationally as a successful entrepreneur; and

WHEREAS, in September 1990, Rich Doud began his tenure as president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce; a wise and active leader, he worked to strengthen the business community, create new opportunities for his fellow residents, and encourage responsible growth in the county; and

WHEREAS, among his many accomplishments in his 23 years of service with the Chamber of Commerce, Rich Doud oversaw the creation of the Arlington Business Hall of Fame, which recognizes business leaders who take an active role in the community; and

WHEREAS, under Rich Doud’s leadership, the Chamber founded Leadership Arlington, a leadership development program, and helped create the Community Action Committee, which works to promote cooperation between businesses and nonprofit organizations in building a bright future for Arlington County; and

WHEREAS, working to enhance the Arlington community in a variety of ways, Rich Doud generously donates his time and talents to many civic and service organizations; he has received countless awards and accolades for his contributions; and

WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Rich Doud plans to spend his well-earned retirement with his wife, children, and grandchildren; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Richard V. Doud, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce in 2014; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Richard V. Doud, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his leadership and service to the Arlington community and best wishes on his retirement.