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2019 SESSION
19100903DPatrons-- Hope, Levine, Lopez and Sullivan; Senators: Ebbin, Favola and Howell
WHEREAS, Timothy Martin Wise, a champion for fiscal responsibility and transparency in local government who made many contributions to the Arlington County community, died on October 5, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Timothy “Tim” Martin Wise graduated from Lakewood High School in Ohio and Baldwin Wallace University, then earned a master’s degree from DePaul University; and
WHEREAS, Tim Wise served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, working as a medical administrator at Aviano Air Base in Italy; after his honorable military service, he began a long career as a certified information systems auditor for the Internal Revenue Service; and
WHEREAS, Tim Wise relocated to Arlington County in 1986 and quickly became involved in many community groups; he was a longtime member and president of the Arlington County Taxpayers Association (ACTA) and was well-known as the editor of the organization’s newsletter and later a blogger on its website; and
WHEREAS, Tim Wise represented ACTA before the Arlington County Civic Federation, where he was awarded its highest honor, the Journal Cup, in 1999; as a member of the Revenues and Expenditures Committee, he analyzed county budgets and suggested tax-saving measures, and as chair of the legislative committee, he helped draft recommendations for state legislation; and
WHEREAS, respected for his expertise, work ethic, and fair-mindedness, Tim Wise worked to build bipartisan consensus on issues related to government accountability and transparency; he became an institution in Arlington County civic affairs, bringing fresh perspectives to the county’s Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission and other committees over the years; and
WHEREAS, Tim Wise will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members, friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Timothy Martin Wise; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Timothy Martin Wise as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.