HJ946: Celebrating the life of John George Liakos.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 946
Commending Christine M. Todd.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 17, 2017
Agreed to by the Senate, February 22, 2017

 

WHEREAS, Christine M. Todd, a respected real estate industry leader and an active member of the Northern Virginia community, retired in 2015 after 26 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Christine Todd was hired by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors in 1989 as its first female chief executive officer and help lead the organization into the age of technology; and

WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors thrived under Christine Todd, who converted the outdated multiple listing system to a new program that could handle the size and demands of growing membership; and

WHEREAS, Christine Todd upgraded the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ mechanical lockbox system and restructured and streamlined its operating staff; and

WHEREAS, highly respected in the field, Christine Todd held numerous leadership positions at the National Association of Realtors and on the boards of SentriLock and Metropolitan Regional Information Systems; and

WHEREAS, as a consultant, Christine Todd also offered her leadership and expertise to fellow real estate professionals in Eastern Europe and Peru; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Christine M. Todd; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Christine M. Todd as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for her contributions to the real estate industry in the Commonwealth.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 946

Offered February 13, 2019
Celebrating the life of John George Liakos.
Patron-- Rasoul

WHEREAS, John George Liakos, who served delicious food to generations of Roanoke residents as a manager of the Roanoke Weiner Stand, a beloved fixture of the community, died on November 22, 2018; and

WHEREAS, John “Johnny” Liakos was born in Athens, Greece, and was one of the last people to pass through Ellis Island when immigrating to the United States; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Liakos settled in Roanoke and worked for 54 years at the Roanoke Weiner Stand, a local institution that has served residents for more than 100 years, becoming the night manager; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Liakos was a trusted mentor and friend to his fellow employees at the Roanoke Weiner Stand, and members of the community will remember his favorite saying as he peered out over the line of hungry customers: “Somebody’s got to be next”; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Mary, Johnny Liakos will be fondly remembered by his daughters, Virginia and Laura, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and customers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of John George Liakos, a beloved restauranteur in Roanoke; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of John George Liakos as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.