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WHEREAS, William H. Goodwin, Jr., a respected leader of the Virginia business community and generous supporter of the Commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education and other philanthropic endeavors, was awarded the 2020 Outstanding Virginian Award; and
WHEREAS, presented by the General Assembly’s Outstanding Virginian Committee in conjunction with University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, the Outstanding Virginian Award is considered the Commonwealth’s highest civilian honor and is awarded to citizens who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary civic service; and
WHEREAS, William Goodwin received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1962, followed by a master’s degree from what is now the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, during his professional career, William Goodwin served as chair of The Riverstone Group, LLC, and CCA Industries, Inc., a diversified holding company that oversaw The Riverstone Group along with its many business interests, including Kiawah Island Golf Resort, The Jefferson Hotel, Sea Pines Resort, Dynamic Brands, Pompanette, CCA Financial, and Service Center Metals; and
WHEREAS, from 1996–2004 and from 2013–2017, William Goodwin served on the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, providing valued insights and leadership to his alma mater; in 2013, he was unanimously elected vice rector, followed by a two-year term as rector from 2015–2017; and
WHEREAS, beyond his service on the Board of Visitors, William Goodwin supported the University of Virginia as a former member and chair of the board of trustees for the university’s Darden School of Business and as chair of the board of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company; and
WHEREAS, William Goodwin has given liberally of his time and talents to serve the boards of several local and regional civic organizations; currently, he is a member of the board of directors for the Richmond Performing Arts Corporation, a member and chair of the GO Virginia Region 4 Council, and a member of the board of trustees of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering Foundation; and
WHEREAS, trustee emeritus and former president of the Medical College of Virginia Foundation, William Goodwin and his wife, Alice, are renowned for their support of cancer research at medical institutions throughout the country, receiving the Medal of Honor for Philanthropy from the American Cancer Society in 2006; and
WHEREAS, prior to the Outstanding Virginian Award, William Goodwin received many accolades in recognition of his professional accomplishments and service, including honorary doctorates from the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, and John Hopkins University, as well as the Virginia Tech Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award in 2005; and
WHEREAS, serving the Commonwealth in numerous capacities over the years, William Goodwin has touched countless lives and built a legacy of service that is an inspiration to all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend William H. Goodwin, Jr., on his selection as the Outstanding Virginian for 2020; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to William H. Goodwin, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s profound respect and admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.