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2015 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 927
Commending Linda Byers.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 25, 2015
Agreed to by the Senate, February 27, 2015

 

WHEREAS, Linda Byers, a faithful public servant to the residents of Amherst County who worked to strengthen and enhance the community, retired as commissioner of the revenue in July 2014; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Amherst County, Linda Byers worked in the office of the Amherst Circuit Court, then joined the Amherst Department of the Commissioner of the Revenue in 1981; and

WHEREAS, Linda Byers was elected commissioner of the revenue in 2004; she was responsible for assessing the value of real estate and personal property taxes, and she ably served the department and the taxpayers of Amherst County during her tenure; and

WHEREAS, Linda Byers witnessed numerous milestones for the department and adapted to many changes in technology and procedures; when she joined the department, work was done on typewriters, accounting machines, and carbon paper; and

WHEREAS, under Linda Byers’ leadership, the department focused on providing excellent customer service; she worked diligently to help members of the public understand the tax process; and

WHEREAS, Linda Byers cared deeply for the well-being of her fellow residents, even traveling to the homes of elderly community members to help them fill out forms for a tax-relief program; and

WHEREAS, an exemplar of the professionalism and dedication displayed by local public servants throughout the Commonwealth, Linda Byers left a legacy of excellence to her successor as commissioner of the revenue; and

WHEREAS, Linda Byers plans to spend her well-earned retirement traveling with her husband, Michael, and looks forward to finding new ways to serve and support the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Linda Byers on the occasion of her retirement as Amherst County commissioner of the revenue; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Linda Byers as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her service to Amherst County and best wishes for a happy retirement.