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2020 SESSION

20109253D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 428
Offered March 2, 2020
Commending Frank J. Principi.
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Patrons-- Guzman and Keam; Senators: Barker, McPike, Stuart and Surovell
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WHEREAS, Frank J. Principi, who had served as the Woodbridge magisterial district supervisor since 2008 and advocated for his vision of a “New Woodbridge” focused on smart development, better transportation, and stronger neighborhoods, celebrated the end of his tenure on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors in 2019; and

WHEREAS, Frank Principi worked closely with area residents through town halls, homeowners’ association meetings, advisory groups, and the Woodbridge Civic Association to ensure satisfaction among his constituency; and

WHEREAS, Frank Principi used $1.5 billion in private and public investments to develop “New Woodbridge,” a project which includes the widening of Interstate 95 and Route 1, undergrounding utilities and improving overall utility infrastructure, and completing new crosswalks and traffic lights with countdown timers to significantly improve the quality of life in the Woodbridge area; and

WHEREAS, Frank Principi has been involved in public service for decades and is a graduate of Leadership Greater Washington’s Program for Social Change; he worked in multiple leadership roles in the Woodbridge area involving various councils, commissions, and initiatives where he focused on advocating for the best interests of his constituents; and

WHEREAS, Frank Principi served the community and his constituents with passion and dedication and spearheaded his vision for a “New Woodbridge” with determination and optimism; he has become a well-known and significant leader and will continue to focus on building a solid foundation and leveraging new opportunities for the Woodbridge area; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Frank J. Principi on the occasion of the end of his tenure on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors in 2019; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Frank J. Principi as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his legacy.