SR 66 — Commending Robert A. Braxton.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24105011D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

66 IE Offered February 9, 2024 N Commending Robert A.

TN –––––––––– Patron––Diggs R ––––––––––Agreed Oto receivedby the 2023Senate, MaceFebruary Bearer's15, Award2024 fromWHEREAS, theRobert WilliamsburgA. City Council for his commitment to, civic improvement and leadership;

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andAirandis E WHEREAS, Bobby Braxton attended what is now Hampton University and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, then pursued a career in electrical engineering and moveEmoved WHEREAS,D outWHEREAS, Bobby Braxton stayed engaged with his home community, and when the city received D federal grants to rehabilitate Braxton Court in the early 2000s, he closely followed the project and advocated for its completion;

and WHEREAS, Bobby Braxton ultimately moved back to Williamsburg after his retirement and won election to the Williamsburg City Council;

since then, he has remained active on several boards and andmissions,commissions, including the Community Action Agency and the Truth and Reconciliation Committee;

S and 6 WHEREAS, Bobby Braxton has also volunteered his leadership and expertise to the Let Freedom RingE Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, and the Rotary Club of Williamsburg, among oSher civic and service organizations;

and 6Williamsburg, and the Rotary Club of Williamsburg, among other R WHEREAS, the Mace Bearer's Award is the only award conferred by the Williamsburg City Council to a member of the community and was named for the Mace of the City, a Colonial-era artifact that was award, which was established in 2022;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVEDBearer's byAward from the SenateWilliamsburg ofCity Virginia,Council, Thathereby Robertbe A.commended for his outstandingace community service;

Braxton,and, the recipient of the 2023 Mace Bearer's Award from the Williamsburg City Council, hereby be commendedit forRESOLVED his outstanding comRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentationachievements in service to Robertthe A.residents of Williamsburg.

Braxton as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his 35 achievements in service to the residents of Williamsburg.