HR393: Commending John William Foust.
WHEREAS, John William Foust, an esteemed public servant who has represented the Dranesville District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the past 16 years, will step down on December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of The George Washington University School of Law who has practiced law in Northern Virginia for more than 30 years, John Foust became actively involved in local civic associations and advisory committees after moving to McLean in 1987; and
WHEREAS, John Foust’s leadership roles in service to the community included president of the McLean Citizens Association and the McLean Planning Committee, chair of the Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council’s Legislative Committee, chair of the Chain Bridge District of the Boy Scouts of America, and chair of the Advocacy Committee of Fairfax County’s Medical Care for Children Partnership; and
WHEREAS, John Foust was first elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in November 2007 and was subsequently reelected three times for additional four-year terms, proudly representing his constituents in the Dranesville District, which includes McLean, Great Falls, and Herndon and portions of the Vienna and Falls Church areas; and
WHEREAS, John Foust currently supports the work of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as chair of its Housing Committee and Economic Advisory Commission and as vice chair of its Budget Policy Committee and Health and Human Services Committee; he also represents Fairfax County on several regional boards and commissions, including the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, John Foust’s various accomplishments as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors includes expanding full-day kindergarten countywide, supporting funding for significant teacher pay increases, obtaining funds to widen Route 7, and facilitating the construction of numerous road and pedestrian improvements and other capital projects in Dranesville, including three new fire stations and two renovated and expanded libraries; and
WHEREAS, John Foust advanced Fairfax County’s efforts to address climate change and to preserve the county’s beauty and sustainability through his support of several stream and stormwater projects, the construction of sound walls along the beltway and other major roadways to prevent noise pollution in neighborhoods, and the improvement and expansion of county parks and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, John Foust consistently advocated on behalf of seniors in his district and encouraged the development of the new Lewinsville Center in McLean and the creation of The Fallstead, a senior independent living residence with 82 affordable housing units for seniors; and
WHEREAS, through hard work, visionary leadership, and steadfast dedication to his constituents, John Foust has helped to make Northern Virginia a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That John William Foust hereby be commended for his 16 years of service as Dranesville District representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John William Foust as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 393
WHEREAS, John William Foust, an esteemed public servant who has represented the Dranesville District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the past 16 years, will step down on December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of The George Washington University School of Law who has practiced law in Northern Virginia for more than 30 years, John Foust became actively involved in local civic associations and advisory committees after moving to McLean in 1987; and
WHEREAS, John Foust’s leadership roles in service to the community included president of the McLean Citizens Association and the McLean Planning Committee, chair of the Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council’s Legislative Committee, chair of the Chain Bridge District of the Boy Scouts of America, and chair of the Advocacy Committee of Fairfax County’s Medical Care for Children Partnership; and
WHEREAS, John Foust was first elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in November 2007 and was subsequently reelected three times for additional four-year terms, proudly representing his constituents in the Dranesville District, which includes McLean, Great Falls, and Herndon and portions of the Vienna and Falls Church areas; and
WHEREAS, John Foust currently supports the work of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as chair of its Housing Committee and Economic Advisory Commission and as vice chair of its Budget Policy Committee and Health and Human Services Committee; he also represents Fairfax County on several regional boards and commissions, including the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, John Foust’s various accomplishments as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors includes expanding full-day kindergarten countywide, supporting funding for significant teacher pay increases, obtaining funds to widen Route 7, and facilitating the construction of numerous road and pedestrian improvements and other capital projects in Dranesville, including three new fire stations and two renovated and expanded libraries; and
WHEREAS, John Foust advanced Fairfax County’s efforts to address climate change and to preserve the county’s beauty and sustainability through his support of several stream and stormwater projects, the construction of sound walls along the beltway and other major roadways to prevent noise pollution in neighborhoods, and the improvement and expansion of county parks and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, John Foust consistently advocated on behalf of seniors in his district and encouraged the development of the new Lewinsville Center in McLean and the creation of The Fallstead, a senior independent living residence with 82 affordable housing units for seniors; and
WHEREAS, through hard work, visionary leadership, and steadfast dedication to his constituents, John Foust has helped to make Northern Virginia a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That John William Foust hereby be commended for his 16 years of service as Dranesville District representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to John William Foust as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.