SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
(By Senators White and Love)
Honoring Jim Fitzpatrick on his receipt of the prestigious
Jefferson Award for public service.
Whereas, Jim Fitzpatrick was primarily responsible for
obtaining necessary funds for projects benefiting the citizens of
Richwood and Nicholas County, including obtaining a much needed new
boiler for the local hospital, a new roof for the Starting Points
Center and organizing the Convention and Visitors Bureau; and
Whereas, Jim Fitzpatrick actively supports many community
groups and entities involved in improving the community. He serves
on the advisory committee to the 4-C Economic Development
Authority; City of Richwood's Mayor's Advisory Committee; Director
of the Nicholas County Starting Points program; Vice
President-Director of the Richwood Convention and Visitors Bureau;
Committee Member of the Richwood Lake Project; Director of the
Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail; Member of the Richwood Chamber of
Commerce; Member of the Board of Trustees of the Richwood Area
Community Hospital; Chairman and Director of the Richwood City
Building Commission; Committee Member of World Servants; and
Director of the Cherry River Festival; and
Whereas, As a volunteer giving of his time to make his
community a better place and helping to improve the lives of many people, Jim Fitzpatrick exemplifies the finest traits of service as
a citizen of his community and this state and is certainly
deserving of receiving the prestigious Jefferson Award established
by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby honors Jim Fitzpatrick on his receipt
of the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Jim Fitzpatrick, the Mayor of the City
of Richwood and the members of the Nicholas County Commission.
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