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This resolution commends the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry on its 100th anniversary, highlighting its significant historical and transportation role in Virginia. The ferry has been operating since 1925, when local captain Albert F. Jester first began offering automobile transportation across the James River, connecting James City and Surry Counties. Currently operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation, the ferry is free to the public and runs 24 hours a day, with a fleet of four ships that transport an average of 1.7 million passengers annually. The resolution celebrates the ferry's importance as both a practical transportation link and a cultural landmark, noting its historical significance, economic impact, and scenic route between important historical sites. It also acknowledges unique cultural contributions, such as inspiring a country song and helping launch a local business, and recognizes the ferry's employment of 90 individuals. The resolution formally commends the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry and directs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to be presented to the ferry as an expression of appreciation for its contributions to transportation infrastructure and local community life.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SR253