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This resolution commends George B. Hayes, the former director of the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities, upon his retirement on January 1, 2026. The resolution highlights his distinguished career, including his engineering education, his work with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Henrico County Department of Public Utilities, and his ten-year tenure as director in Chesterfield County. During his leadership, the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities consistently provided safe and reliable water and wastewater services to over 389,000 citizens, maintaining a rare Triple-AAA bond rating, and he was instrumental in addressing infrastructure needs, such as spearheading the construction of a new water treatment plant and overseeing upgrades to wastewater treatment plants. The resolution also acknowledges his expert navigation of the 2025 water crisis in Richmond, where Chesterfield County remained a sole provider of potable water in the region, and his broader contributions to water and wastewater utilities across Virginia through his involvement with various associations. Furthermore, it recognizes his numerous accolades, including the A. H. Paessler Environmental Stewardship Award and a National Environmental Achievement Award, for his dedication to public service and environmental stewardship, ultimately expressing the General Assembly's admiration for his professionalism, integrity, and significant contributions to the Commonwealth.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ134