Senate Resolution No. 27

(By Senators Unger, Yoder and McKenzie)


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

Whereas, The objective of Leadership Jefferson is to promote knowledge and awareness of the problems, opportunities and issues facing Jefferson County; and
Whereas, Leadership Jefferson 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 Jefferson County; and
Whereas, The membership of Leadership Jefferson includes individuals, religious, governmental, educational, civic, the arts, organized labor and minority organizations who demonstrate a commitment to the community; and
Whereas, The 2006-2007 membership of Leadership Jefferson consists of Joseph Sturm, United Bank; Kellie Boles, JCDA/JCFARMLAND; Barbara A. Burger, Harpers Ferry Job Corps; Peggy Ann Talley, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College; Jeffrey W. Pietz, PNGI/Charles Town Race and Slots; Tracy Kable, Re/Max 1st Realty; Jane M. Tabb; David W. Miller, Phoenix International; Aaron C. Amore, Kratovil & Amore PLLC; Tracy Bray-Taylor, William H. Gordon Associates; Chester C. Cole, Frontier Communications; Stephanie Diedericks, West Virginia University Hospitals East; Stacy A. Dodson, City of Ranson; Joy Hunt Lushbaugh, PNGI/Charles Town Race and Slots; Noah Mehrkam, The Rector Company LLC; Andrew C. Skinner, Nichols and Skinner, LLC; Robin Zanotti, Shepherd University; Whitney L. Burch, Jefferson County Development Authority; Michele Cornwell, Shenandoah Health Care; Ora W. Dixon, USFWS; Mary S. Duke, Jefferson County Teacher of the Year; Doug MacMaster, Thompson Gas; Stefani A. Pierson, Boys and Girls Club of Eastern Panhandle; and Mary Via, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes Leadership Jefferson for its service, dedication and commitment to Jefferson 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 Jefferson.