SR59: Commending the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr.
WHEREAS, the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr., has served the voters of Northampton County for 25 years with enthusiasm and distinction as a member of the Northampton County Electoral Board; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Northampton County Electoral Board, Leonard Spady has helped to ensure that elections were run with fairness, accuracy, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, during Leonard Spady’s tenure, he has helped to execute six presidential elections, six gubernatorial elections and scores of federal, state, and local elections; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady is an eighth-generation native of Northampton County whose family lineage in the area dates back to 1753; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady is a beloved and influential member of the Eastern Shore community, serving as pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church for 25 years, as a public school teacher in Northampton and Accomack Counties, and as an employee of Delmarva Power and Light; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady attended Northampton County Public Schools and graduated from Norfolk State University; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady and his wife, Carrie Elizabeth, raised four beloved children—Felicia, Jaclyn, Leonard, and Sandra—about whom he always speaks with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr., hereby be commended for his dedicated service as a member of the Northampton County Electoral Board; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for his contributions to the Eastern Shore community.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59
WHEREAS, the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr., has served the voters of Northampton County for 25 years with enthusiasm and distinction as a member of the Northampton County Electoral Board; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Northampton County Electoral Board, Leonard Spady has helped ensure that elections were run with fairness, accuracy, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, during Leonard Spady’s tenure, he has helped execute six presidential elections, six gubernatorial elections and scores of federal, state, and local elections; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady is an eighth-generation native of Northampton County whose family lineage in the area dates back to 1753; and
WHERAS, Leonard Spady is a beloved and influential member of the Eastern Shore community, serving as pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church for 25 years, a public school teacher in Northampton and Accomack Counties, and an employee of Delmarva Power and Light; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady attended Northampton County Public Schools and graduated from Norfolk State University; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Spady and his wife, Carrie Elizabeth, raised four beloved children—Felicia, Jaclyn, Leonard, and Sandra—about whom he always speaks with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr., hereby be commended for his dedicated service as a member of the Northampton County Electoral Board; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Leonard Spady, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for his contributions to the Eastern Shore community.