SJ 331 — Commending Susan V. Cable.
Last action — Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ331ER)
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
36 added · 40 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate Joint Resolution No. 331 adds a section recognizing the extensive contributions of Susan V. Cable to Virginia's natural and historic resources, detailing her educational background and specific roles held throughout her career. It removes earlier language that was more general in describing her accomplishments. This change highlights her significant achievements and the importance of her work, emphasizing the impact she has had on community conservation efforts. Recognizing her contributions could inspire others in similar fields and underscore the value of dedicated service to environmental preservation.
SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23105486D I SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
331 NE OfferedN February 14, 2023 Commending Susan V.
––––––––––Agreed Tto Patrons––Deedsby andthe HangerSenate, February 16, 2023 R ––––––––––Agreed WHEREAS,to Susanby V.the House of Delegates, February 20, 2023 O L protection of the Commonwealth's natural and historic resources;
Cableands of Scottsvillecontributions hasto madethe moreWHEREAS, thanSusan 35Cable yearsholds degrees from the University of contributionsCalifornia toat theLos OAngeles protectionand George L Mason University and has cultivated a wide range of experience in project management and strategic E plaWHEREAS, in 1973, Susan Cable began a long career with Fairfax County Park Authority and D served the Commonwealth'scommunity naturalin various capacities, including as a volunteer coordinator, district naturalist, and historicprogram resources;coordinator for the Division of Conservation;
andamong Dmany WHEREAS,duties, Susanshe Cableinitiated holds degrees from the Universityagency's ofprehistoric Californiaarchaeology atprogram Los Angeles and Georgeconducted Masonanalyses Universityto andidentify hasenvironmentally cultivatedor aculturally widesigWHEREAS, rangefrom of1987 experienceto in1998, project management and strategic plaWHEREAS, in 1973, Susan Cable beganserved as a longsenior careerplanner with the Fairfax County Park AuthorityAuthority's andDivision Cof servedPlanning the community in various capacities, including as a volunteer coordinator, district natuEalist, and programDevelopment; coordinator for the Division of Conservation;
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andevelopmentNational toPark ensureService thaton the WHEREAS,realignment inof the earlyPotomac 1980s, Susan Cable also worked for the Heritage ConservationNational andScenic RecreationTrail; Service of the U.S.
Departmentand oftrust theoperating Interior,primarily managing a nationwide technical assistance program for energy management in stateMadison andCounty local parks, and fromGreene 1998County; to 2000, she served as a S consultant to the U.S.
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and 1coordinate WHEREAS,a inseries 1998,of Susanregional Cablemeetings foundedto theidentify Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy, a nonprofit land best preserve the agricultural,priorities scenic, natural, historic, and recreationalneeds resourcesof thatthe defineconservationo thesecommunity, communitieswhich andbecame servedthe asbasis executivefor director of the organizationHeritage untilVirginia 2006Strategic andPlan directorin of2003; conservation policy until 2010;
and WHEREAS, working with Virginia's United Land Trusts, Susan Cable wasalso instrumentalserved inon helpingthe toVirginia coordinateHistoric aResources seriesBoard offrom regional2009 meetings to identify2011 theover priorities and needs of the conservationyears; community, which became the basis for the Heritage Virginia Strategic Plan in 2003;
andshe WHEREAS,earned Susanmany Cableawards alsoand servedaccolades onfor her stewardship of the Virginiaenvironment,dtables Historicprotection Resourcesof Boardthe fromCommonwealth's 2009heritage, toand 2011commitment :to excellence;
35now, overtherefore, be it RESOLVED by the years;Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Susan V.
sheCable earnedfor manyher awardscontributions to the Commonwealth in environmental conservation and accoladeshisRESOLVED forFURTHER, herThat stewardshipthe Clerk of the environment,dtablesSenate 36prepare protectiona copy of thethis Commonwealth'sresolution heritage,for andpresentation commitment to excellence;Susan V.
now, therefore, be it / 37 RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby / 38 commend Susan V.
Cable for her contributions to the Commonwealth in environmental conservation and 39 historic preservation;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Susan V.
Action History
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Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ331ER)
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Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Laid on Speaker's table
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Received
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Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Engrossed by Senate
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Laid on Clerk's Desk
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Presented 23105486D
Sponsors
- R. Creigh Deeds · Primary
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