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This resolution, a formal expression of praise from the Senate of Virginia, commends George B. Hayes on his retirement after a distinguished career as the director of the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities for ten years. The resolution highlights his extensive experience, including his engineering background and previous roles in New York City and Henrico County, before he joined Chesterfield County. It specifically acknowledges his leadership in ensuring safe and reliable water and wastewater services for over 389,000 citizens, maintaining a rare triple-A bond rating for the utility, and his efforts in addressing infrastructure needs and environmental compliance through projects like a new water treatment plant and upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities. The resolution also recognizes his crucial role in managing the department during a regional water crisis in 2025, his contributions to other water and wastewater agencies across Virginia, and the numerous awards he received for his dedication and environmental stewardship, ultimately expressing the Senate's admiration for his professionalism and integrity.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR23