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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
March 26, 1986
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County
Administration Center, this being an adjourned meeting from
Tuesday, March 25, 1986, for the signing of the Roanoke County
Charter by Governor Gerald L. Baliles.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brittle called the meeting to order at 9:35
a.m. The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Alan H. Brittle; Vice-Chairman,
Bob Johnson; Supervisors Harry C. Nickens,
Steven A. McGraw, and Lee Garrett
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
IN RE:
MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR
Governor Gerald L. Baliles thanked Roanoke County for
inviting him to visit the County and commended the County for the
school system. He also congratulated the County on obtaining the
Charter, noting that Roanoke County is the first county in the
state to have a charter. The charter was signed by the Governor.
Chairman Brittle presented resolutions of
appreciation and Roanoke County baseball caps to the Honorable
William Hopkins and the Honorable C. Richard Cranwel1.
Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the prepared
resolution of appreciation for Mr. Hopkins. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Johnson.
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RESOLUTION 3-26-86-82 OF APPRECIATION
TO WILLIAM B. HOPKINS
WHEREAS, William B. Hopkins is a noted attorney in the
City of Roanoke; and
WHEREAS, William B. Hopkins served for many years in
the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, William B. Hopkins provided invaluable advice
and guidance in assisting Roanoke County in securing the first
governmental charter for a county in the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby signifies its
appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
County to William B. Hopkins for his invaluable efforts in
assisting Roanoke County in securing the first governmental
charter for a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Brittle, seconded by Supervisor Johnson
and upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Supervisors Nickens, McGraw, Garrett, Johnson, and Brittle
NAYS: None
Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the prepared
resolution of appreciation for Mr. Cranwell. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Johnson.
RESOLUTION 3-26-86-83 OF
APPRECIATION TO C. RICHARD CRANWELL
WHEREAS, C. Richard Cranwell is the delegate to the
Virginia General Assembly representing the Town of Vinton and
Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, C. Richard Cranwell has been a long-time
friend and supporter of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, C. Richard Cranwell was most instrumental in
assisting Roanoke County in securing a governmental charter from
the General Assembly during its 1986 session; and
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WHEREAS, C. Richard Cranwe11 also provided invaluable
suggestions as to the form and content of the draft charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby signifies its
appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
County to C. Richard Cranwell for his invaluable efforts in
assisting Roanoke County in securing the first governmental
charter for a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Brittle, seconded by Supervisor Johnson
and the following roll call vote:
AYES: Supervisors Nickens, McGraw, Garrett, Johnson, and Brittle
NAYS: None
Supervisor Brittle presented an original watercolor by
Eric Fitzpatrick and a Roanoke County baseball cap to the
Governor.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Brittle adjourned the meeting at 10:03 a.m.
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