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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 236 Commending Mary-Margaret Cash.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 16, 2018 Agreed to by the Senate, February 22, 2018

 

WHEREAS, for over 15 years, Mary-Margaret Cash provided invaluable service to the Commonwealth as assistant commissioner of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Lynchburg College, Mary-Margaret Cash began her tenure as assistant commissioner of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services in June 2002 and remained in the role until September 30, 2017; and

WHEREAS, during her career with the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Mary-Margaret Cash served as director of the Community Based Services Division and was dogged in her efforts to increase the employment, independence, and inclusion of individuals with severe disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Mary-Margaret Cash brought her extensive experience to a number of leadership roles, including service on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, the President’s Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities, and the Statewide Independent Living Council; and

WHEREAS, Mary-Margaret Cash also served as secretary for the National Association of Governors’ Committees on People with Disabilities, coordinator for the Virginia ADA Education Coalition, and Virginia’s liaison to the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities; in addition, she acted as a consultant to a Washington-based public affairs firm; and

WHEREAS, throughout her career, Mary-Margaret Cash has been steadfast in her commitment to aiding disabled Virginians through public policy initiatives, outreach efforts, and the expansion of services; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Mary-Margaret Cash on her years of service to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and her tireless efforts to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Mary-Margaret Cash as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her impressive career accomplishments and best wishes for the future.