SENATE RESOLUTION 44

(By Senators Geffert, Rucker, and Lindsay)

[Introduced February 28, 2022]

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 to encourage local participation in the growth of Jefferson County; and

Whereas, The membership of Leadership Jefferson includes individuals from nearly every facet of Jefferson 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 2022 membership of Leadership Jefferson consists of: Cathy Baldau, Harpers Ferry Park Association; Susan Benzinger, retired attorney; Jennifer Cogle, Jefferson County Schools Teacher of the Year; Jane Crowther, Omega Protein, Inc Refined Oils; Dana DeJarnett, WVU Medicine; Kelly Franklin, Jefferson Day Report Center; Betsy Gambino, WVU Medicine-Berkeley Medical Center; Jeffrey Hynes, City of Charles Town; Darrell Jones, SVG Commercial Cleaning; Harry Longerbeam, River Riders; Gregory Petersen, Jefferson County Community Ministries; Susan Reichel, contractor for Coldwell Banker, Leah Taber, Harpers Ferry National Park; Kim Teska, self-employed; Amanda Wilson, American Public University; Heather McIntyre, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; and Andrew Skinner, Skinner Law Firm; 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.