HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/22/1989 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989
RESOLUTION 92689-1 OF CONGRATULATIONS UPON
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VINTON
FIRST AID CREW
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley is the home of some of the
first volunteer rescue squads in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton First Aid Crew is the 10th such squad
to be founded in the State of Virginia, having been formed by
fourteen men in the basement of the Vinton Baptist Church on
October 5, 1939, and has grown from that to a squad of forty-five
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the Crew began with a first aid kit and one
truck, and now has advanced life support equipment, seven trucks
and two boats; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton First Aid Crew has been responsible
for helping many injured people and saving many lives; and
WHEREAS, the Vinton First Aid Crew is now celebrating its
50th Anniversary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors does hereby extend its thanks and
congratulations on behalf of itself and the many people helped
through the years, to the VINTON FIRST AID CREW on the occasion of
their 50th Anniversary.
FURTHER, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors does
extend its best wishes for another fifty years of service to the
community.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor
McGraw, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisor Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
A COPY TESTE:
Brenda J. Hd.Yton, Deputy Clerk
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T. C. Fuqua, Chief, Fire & Rescue
Chris Stull, Vinton First Aid Crew
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1989
RESOLUTION 92689-S.0 REQUESTING THE NAMING
OF THE NEW BRIDGE IN WABUN
WHEREAS, May Winn Johnson was a driving force in Roanoke
County for many decades through her involvement in local government
and education; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson served as a member of the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors from 1974 through 1984, serving as
Chairman in 1976, 1979, and 1983; and
WHEREAS, there existed for many years a dangerous
situation at the bridge spanning the Roanoke River on Route 639 in
the Wabun Area; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as Chairman, Mrs. Johnson set
as one of her highest priorities assisting the Wabun Community to
realize their dream of a new safe bridge; and
WHEREAS, that dream has finally become a reality, in
part, due to Mrs. Johnson's perseverance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, desires to recognize in a fitting way May Winn Johnson's
many contributions to Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That a memorial should be established recognizing the
many contributions to Roanoke County made by May Winn Johnson.
2. That the Virginia Department of Transportation be
requested to name the new bridge spanning the Roanoke River at
Route 639 in the Wabun Area, the MAY WINN JOHNSON BRIDGE in
recognition of Mrs. Johnson's efforts to help residents in that
community.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor
McGraw, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisor Robers, McGraw, Nickens, Garrett
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Johnson
A COPY TESTE:
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Brenda J. Holton, Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
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Steve Musselwhite
Bob Sumpter, District Engineer, VDOT, Salem, VA
David Gehr, Director of Operations, VDOT, Richmond, VA