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2019 SESSION


SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 461
Commending Barney Barnwell.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, February 21, 2019
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 22, 2019

 

WHEREAS, Barney Barnwell, a longtime resident of Fairfax County and a prolific volunteer in the Mount Vernon community, was named Lord Fairfax 2018 for his outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Barney Barnwell volunteers at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in the Joint Replacement Division, where he also served as past president of the Auxiliary Board and parliamentarian; and

WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, Barney Barnwell has worked with Rebuilding Together, formerly known as Christmas in April, and served as a Sunday school teacher and usher at the Fort Belvoir Chapel; and

WHEREAS, Barney Barnwell has donated over 20 years of service to the Capital Area Food Bank and served as a board member, treasurer, and trustee of New Hope Housing; in addition, he has served on the Fairfax County Human Services Council since 2003; and

WHEREAS, Barney Barnwell has also been a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for 60 years, including four years as the representative for the Third District; and

WHEREAS, Barney Barnwell’s commitment to helping others is unparalleled, and he inspires his fellow volunteers through his passion for service and humble, reliable leadership; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Barney Barnwell on his selection as Lord Fairfax 2018; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Barney Barnwell as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his legacy of contributions to the Mount Vernon community.