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23105076D
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 319
Offered February 9, 2023
Commending Michael A. Breeden.
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Patrons-- Obenshain, Deeds and Hanger
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WHEREAS, Michael A. Breeden, a longstanding member of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors, will retire from public office at the end of 2023; and

WHEREAS, during his 23 years of service to Rockingham County, Michael “Mike” Breeden has served as supervisor of District 5, which currently includes the town of Elkton and the communities of McGaheysville, Massanutten, Stony Run, Swift Run, South Fork, and a portion of Penn Laird; and

WHEREAS, over the course of his career, Mike Breeden has acted with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and respect in his interactions with other board members, county staff, and members of the public; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mike Breeden has held the positions of chair and vice chair of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on numerous occasions, has been active on countless committees, and has championed multiple initiatives to enhance the quality of life in the community; and

WHEREAS, Mike Breeden has been a strong supporter of public education and supported numerous capital projects and initiatives for Rockingham County Public Schools; he proudly oversaw the opening of East Rockingham High School in 2010; and

WHEREAS, through Mike Breeden’s leadership, Rockingham County has been able to grow and develop in a responsible manner over the past three decades while retaining the agricultural character that the county’s residents and visitors cherish; and

WHEREAS, after his well-earned retirement, Mike Breeden will spend more time with his family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Michael A. Breeden, a valued civic leader in Rockingham County, on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Michael A. Breeden as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration and respect for his contributions to Rockingham County and the Commonwealth.