013-01
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADDITION OF
NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGION
TO THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
WHEREAS, a proposal has been made by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional
Commission to request the addition of the five-county region to the Appalachian Regional
Commission (ARC); and
WHEREAS, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Page, and Shenandoah Counties, as well as the City
of Winchester, were originally eligible to be included in the ARC when it was first created in 1965;'
and
WHEREAS, the region decided to "opt out" of the ARC when it was first being created; and
WHEREAS, the ARC has provided a substantial amount offunding to the participating local
governments over the years and this assistance has helped local governments improve their
infrastructure, spur economic development, and increase jobs; and
WHEREAS, in order for the region to be added back into the ARC, an Act of the United
States Congress is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick, Virginia, as a
member jurisdiction ofthe Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission, does hereby support
the efforts of the commission to get the region added back into the Appalachian Regional
Commission.
Adopted this 12th day of September, 2001.
Upon motion made by Robert M. S~ger and seconded by Margaret B. Douglas, the above
resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Robert M. Sager
Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
Aye
Margaret B. Douglas
Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Aye
Sidney A. Reyes
Aye
Resolution - Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission
September 12, 2001
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