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2021 SPECIAL SESSION I

21200635D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 636
Offered February 25, 2021
Commending Billy Thompson.
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Patrons-- Simon, Convirs-Fowler and Keam
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WHEREAS, Billy Thompson, past president of the Greater Merrifield Business Association, has served the Merrifield community of Fairfax County with steadfast passion and dedication for many years; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the Greater Merrifield Business Association since 1995, Billy Thompson has been instrumental to the organization’s efforts to support the growth and development of Merrifield, serving most recently as president of the organization for seven years; and

WHEREAS, along with serving on the Tysons Land Use Task Force, Billy Thompson has been an effective advocate for numerous endeavors in the Merrifield area, including the Inova Health System and the Fairview Park mixed-use development; and

WHEREAS, an inspiration and mentor to many Merrifield-area business owners, Billy Thompson has served on the Virginia Small Business Advisory Board and chaired the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, an active and engaged member of the community, Billy Thompson was president of the Rotary Club of Vienna, a mentor in the BeFriend-A-Child Program, a youth baseball and softball coach, and co-chair of an annual children’s Christmas party at a Fairfax County homeless shelter; and

WHEREAS, Billy Thompson has received various accolades and awards over the years for his service to the community, a fitting tribute to one who has worked tirelessly in many ways for the benefit of Merrifield; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Billy Thompson hereby be commended for his legacy of service to the Merrifield community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Billy Thompson as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.