SENATE RESOLUTION 54

(By Senators Unger, Rucker, Beach, Plymale, and Stollings)

[Introduced February 27, 2018]

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 2018 membership of Leadership Jefferson consists of Drew Bartoldson, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races; Kevin Brackens, Bros & Bras, Inc.; Olga Byxbee, American Public University Systems; David Colbert, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department; Kathy Collins, WVU Medicine, Jefferson Medical Center; Alison Cox, Bowles Rice LLP; Chris Cox, Kay, Casto, and Chaney, PLLC; Todd Coyle, Appalachian Trail Conservancy; David Dalton, Bank of Charles Town; Whitney Hammons, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races; Kim Himes, Bank of Charles Town; Brittany Jenkins, Hospice of the Panhandle; Lesley Johnson, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park; Ryan Levins, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park; Andrew Osantowske, Evans Incorporated; Caleb Pancione, Jefferson Day Report Center; Jessica Robinson, United Bank; Jacqueline Shadle, Jefferson County Commission; Katlin Thorsell, Jefferson County Schools; Vincent Tiong, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department; Jim Wysong, City of Charles Town; Neil Zahradnik, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney; and Heather Morgan McIntyre, 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.