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This resolution commends Tonya B. Lacey on her retirement after over 33 years of service to the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, during which she became the first Black woman to hold the position of clerk of council. The resolution highlights her extensive career in local government, starting as a receptionist and progressing through various administrative roles before becoming clerk of council in 2009, where she earned advanced certifications. It acknowledges her significant contributions, including serving as assistant to the mayor, records manager, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer, processing numerous FOIA requests, and meticulously documenting thousands of pages of meeting minutes for hundreds of council meetings and work sessions. The resolution further recognizes her role as a vital source of knowledge for the city, responsible for official records, transparent communication, and serving as a key contact for various stakeholders, and notes that her achievements have been honored in a local museum exhibit. The House of Delegates resolves to commend her on her retirement and directs the Clerk of the House to present her with a copy of this resolution as a token of their admiration for her contributions.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR232