SJ 76 — Commending Travis G. Hill.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24100451D I SENATE OfferedJOINT JanuaryRESOLUTION 30,NO. 2024 N Commending Travis G.

76 E Commending Travis G.

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Delegates:Hill, former chief executive officer of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage L Control Authority, stepped down from his position with the state organization on November 10, 2023;

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andnow, WHEREAS,therefore, underRESOLVED Travisby Hill's visionary and effective leadership, the VirginiaSenate, ABC was twice named the AlcoholHouse Law Enforcement Agency of theDelegates Yearconcurring, byThat the NationalGeneral LiquorAssembly Lawhereby Enforcementcommend AssWHEREAS, Travis HillG. has made an impact on alcohol regulation nationwide by serving both as president and as a member of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators Executive Committee;

andHill WHEREAS,for through his steadfastservice professionalism,as Travischief Hillexecutive hasofficer leftof anthe indelibleVirginia markAlcoholic bothBeverage onConRESOLVED theFURTHER, VirginiaThat ABC and the Commonwealth,Clerk earningof the praiseSenate andprepare esteema copy of allthis Virginians;resolution for presentation to Travis G.

now, therefore, :

33 be it 35 commend Travis G.

Hill for his service as chief executive officer of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage 36 Control Authority;

and, be it 37 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Travis G.