SENATE RESOLUTION 23

(By Senator Unger)

[Introduced February 27, 2017]

Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County.

Whereas, The objective of Leadership Berkeley is to promote knowledge and awareness of the problems, opportunities and issues facing Berkeley County; and

Whereas, Leadership Berkeley is designed to provide a series of educational and participatory experiences, as well as an opportunity for dialogue and the development of a correlation among participants in order to encourage local participation in the growth of Berkeley County; and

 Whereas, The membership of Leadership Berkeley includes individuals from nearly every facet of Berkeley County’s business, professional, religious, governmental, educational, civic, the arts, organized labor and minority organizations who demonstrate a commitment to the community; and

Whereas, The 2017 membership of Leadership Berkeley consists of Andrew P. Beckwith, Bank of Charles Town; Kelly J. Butts, Panhandle Home Health; Joseph L. Caltrider, Bowles Rice LLP; Mercedes C. de la Cruz, Hospice of the Panhandle; Sara E. Duncan, EXIT Success Realty; Paul J. Emanuel, Blue Ridge Community & Technical College; Laura J. Funkhouser, Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority; Erin K. Gaertner, Blue Ridge Community & Technical College; Kristy D. Harvey, Valley Health Urgent Care; Bob Hoffmaster, TalkRadio WRNR; Lindsey M. Houle, CNB Bank; James D. Kees, Argos; Zachary R. Leach, Argos; Brian A. Mann, City National Bank; Frankie McIntyre, United Bank; Suprena A. Mills, Region VII Workforce Development Board; Matthew D. Mosher, Veterans’ Affairs; Christopher R. Overton, Berkeley County Council; Jennifer L. Painter, Telamon Corporation; Lance M. Pittman, Pittman Orthodontics; Maurice V. Richards, Martinsburg Police Department; Kelly V. Roach, R. M. Roach & Sons; Natalie L. Stains, Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce; Sandra Sullivan, Martinsburg VA Medical Center; and Tina Combs, Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials of Leadership Berkeley.