HJ194: Commending Kevin Wilson.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 194
WHEREAS, Kevin Wilson, a dedicated public servant who dutifully oversaw Gloucester County’s tax administration for many years as its Commissioner of the Revenue, retired in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Wilson studied at Alpha College of Real Estate, the College of Hampton Roads, and Christopher Newport University and worked as an auditor in York County for over 18 years before assuming the position of Gloucester County Commissioner of the Revenue in 2004; and
WHEREAS, two years after beginning his post, Kevin Wilson was certified as a Master Commissioner of the Revenue, attesting to his ability to reliably, impartially, and equitably implement and uphold the tax laws of Gloucester County and the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, under Kevin Wilson’s leadership, his department reduced its operating budget while proactively implementing programs that ensured greater accuracy, protection for taxpayers, and full compliance with all state statutes; and
WHEREAS, committed to fostering the professional development and education of his staff, Kevin Wilson saw several colleagues receive the accreditation of Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue from the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, passionate about his craft and promoting best accounting practices, Kevin Wilson has been involved with various local professional organizations, including the Tidewater Commissioners of the Revenue Association, for which he has served as historian, and the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Wilson worked tirelessly to serve Gloucester County and its residents in an effective, efficient, and trustworthy manner and to ensure the responsible stewardship of the county’s finances; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Kevin Wilson, former Gloucester County Commissioner of the Revenue, for his many years of service on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Kevin Wilson as an expression of the General Assembly’s profound admiration for his contributions to Gloucester County and the Commonwealth.