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2023 SESSION

23104783D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 676
Offered February 14, 2023
Commending John J. Jones.
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Patrons-- McGuire; Senators: Cosgrove and Reeves
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WHEREAS, John J. Jones, the general superintendent of public works for the Town of Louisa, has served the community for more than 50 years; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Louisa, John Jones began working for the town on September 1, 1970; and

WHEREAS, over the course of his distinguished career, John Jones rose through the ranks and has held multiple positions within the Louisa Public Works Department; and

WHEREAS, as general superintendent of public works, John Jones oversees the many critical functions of the Louisa Department of Public Works on a daily basis and has helped ensure that Louisa remains a wonderful place to live and work; and

WHEREAS, John Jones has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the community, responding to countless after-hours emergencies that affected essential services to the residents of Louisa; and

WHEREAS, in all his endeavors, John Jones has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Terry, and the couple have proudly raised three children, who have given them 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, in October 2020, the Louisa Town Council renamed the access road leading to the town’s maintenance shop as John Jones Way in recognition of his outstanding service to his fellow residents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend John J. Jones for his legacy of achievements as a member of the Louisa Public Works Department; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John J. Jones as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his commitment and dedication to serving the members of the Louisa community.