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2020 SESSION

20105849D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 130
Offered February 26, 2020
Commending Stylian P. Parthemos.
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Patrons-- Robinson, Adams, D.M., Cox, Coyner and Ware
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WHEREAS, Stylian P. Parthemos, a respected legal professional, retired as senior deputy county attorney of Chesterfield County in 2019; and

WHEREAS, in 1987, Stylian “Stel” P. Parthemos left a successful private law practice to serve the residents of Chesterfield in the County Attorney’s office, and he rose through the ranks to become senior deputy county attorney; and

WHEREAS, Stel Parthemos is widely recognized, admired, and respected as a fierce litigator, a successful negotiator, and a creative adviser, and county officials at all levels seek out his insights and value his ability to solve their problems, however complicated; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure in local government, Stel Parthemos became an expert in a variety of legal areas, including personal injury, civil rights, public utilities, constitutional law, the Freedom of Information Act, purchasing, and construction disputes; he litigated numerous cases in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate level with success; and

WHEREAS, Stel Parthemos played an instrumental role in the County Attorney’s office and successfully defended Chesterfield County against legal challenges on county policies, construction and zoning disputes, and employment litigation; and

WHEREAS, the legal community has recognized Stel Parthemos’ profound achievements as a lawyer, and in 2013, the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia presented him with the Robert Cherin Award, which recognizes the most distinguished assistant or deputy local government attorney in Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Stel Parthemos’ professionalism as a lawyer, his loyalty to Chesterfield County, his commitment to ethics, and his devotion to his family makes him a role model for all lawyers and for public employees in general; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Stylian P. Parthemos hereby be commended on the occasion of his retirement as senior deputy county attorney of Chesterfield County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Stylian P. Parthemos as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his contributions to the Chesterfield County community.