HJ169: Commending Andrew James, Jr.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 169

Offered January 28, 2020
Commending Andrew James, Jr.
Patrons-- Hodges; Senator: Norment

WHEREAS, Andrew James, Jr., a lifelong resident of Gloucester County, served his community for many years with the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad and as the Ware District Representative on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Randolph-Macon College, Andrew “Andy” James owned and operated J.C. Brown Oil Company and JCB Transport for more than 30 years, working tirelessly to satisfy his community’s oil and gas needs; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of others, Andy James served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve for 25 years and as a member of the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad since 1964, including 28 years as its chief; and

WHEREAS, despite an injury requiring the use of a wheelchair during his campaign for a seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors in 2011, Andy James stayed determined to represent the people of Ware District and Gloucester County and won his election later that year; and

WHEREAS, serving two terms from 2012 through 2019, Andy James was the Gloucester County Board of Supervisor’s representative to the county’s Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Community Policy and Management Team and a valued voice on the board; and

WHEREAS, as a businessman, service member, and elected official, Andy James has dedicated his life to Gloucester County and its community, ensuring that it is a wonderful place to live, work, and play; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Andrew James, Jr., for his years of service to the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors and his community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Andrew James, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s profound respect and heartfelt admiration for his contributions to Gloucester County and the Commonwealth.