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2023 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 311
Commending Viki Wellershaus.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2023

 

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus, the longest-serving town clerk in the history of Herndon, retired on August 31, 2022, after more than 29 years of exceptional service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus began her career with Fairfax County in 1975 and served as clerk to the Board of Zoning Appeals and deputy clerk to the Board of Supervisors; she received the highly respected Certified Municipal Clerk designation in January of 1990; and

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus played a critical role in the comprehensive reorganization of the offices of the clerk to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the clerk to the Board of Supervisors; she also served as a panelist for courses offered by Fairfax County and the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association; and

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus provided instrumental support to the composition of legislative actions of the Board of Supervisors, specifically actions regarding budgets and bond sales, and the execution of code amendments; and

WHEREAS, in July 1993, Viki Wellershaus was appointed as the Herndon town clerk, in which capacity she maintained her high level of professionalism in service to the Herndon Town Council, town staff, and local residents; and

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus worked diligently to increase the efficiency of operations in the town clerk’s office to ensure good communication between local residents and the governing body, while upholding the principles and values of the role of town clerk; and

WHEREAS, during her distinguished tenure with the town, Viki Wellershaus worked with 15 terms of town council members, seven mayors, five town managers, and countless staff members and citizens; and

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus was an invaluable source of institutional knowledge who benefited the Herndon community in myriad ways and selflessly gave of her time, experience, and expertise to serve the local residents; and

WHEREAS, Viki Wellershaus was a trusted mentor and friend to her colleagues and was well-known for her attention to detail and willingness to always help others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Viki Wellershaus hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as the town clerk of Herndon; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Viki Wellershaus as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for her personal and professional achievements.