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2018 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 556
Commending Donald E. Wiggins.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 7, 2018
Agreed to by the Senate, March 9, 2018

 

WHEREAS, during 12 years on the York County Board of Supervisors, Donald E. Wiggins worked tirelessly for the betterment of the community and earned the abiding respect of his colleagues and constituents; and

WHEREAS, Donald “Don” E. Wiggins served with distinction on the York County Board of Supervisors from 2000 to 2004 and then again from 2008 to 2016; during his tenure, he was elected as both the vice chairman and chairman of the board and also served as president of the York County Business Association, which was instrumental in establishing the Lackey Free Clinic in Yorktown; and

WHEREAS, while serving on the York County Board of Supervisors, Don Wiggins helped build the community walkway for Seaford Baptist Church, where he is a lifelong member; he also spearheaded construction of Seaford Elementary School’s first gymnasium; and

WHEREAS, Don Wiggins’ other accomplishments on the York County Board of Supervisors included helping the Seaford Fire Department acquire its first ambulance, assisting in the design of the Yorktown waterfront and public docks, adding new sewer lines for York County residents, and establishing the York County Stormwater Advisory Board and fixing a drainage issue in the Edgehill neighborhood of Yorktown; and

WHEREAS, in addition to serving on the York County Board of Supervisors, Don Wiggins was also owner of the Virginia Truss, Inc., which was once recognized as one of the fastest growing small businesses in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Don Wiggins demonstrated fiscal responsibility as a York County Supervisor, and advanced conservative values locally and throughout the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, under Don Wiggins’ leadership, York County was recognized as an outstanding place to live and raise a family; in 2015, the County was rated as the 5th happiest county in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Don Wiggins has continually placed his county and fellow residents before himself, and has dedicated countless hours to community projects and to ensuring that York County citizens enjoy a high quality of life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Donald E. Wiggins on his exemplary service to the community as a 12-year member of the York County Board of Supervisors; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Donald E. Wiggins as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his dedication to the residents of York County.