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Board highlights retirees and local programs; library, economic development and parks report progress
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Henry County Board of Supervisors heard a House of Delegates commendation for retired supervisor Tommy Slaughter, approved a resolution honoring Rita Shropshire, and received updates from the county economic development corporation, the Blue Ridge Regional Library and Parks & Recreation youth sports programs.
The Henry County Board of Supervisors used part of its Dec. 17 meeting for ceremonial honors and community updates.
Delegate Eric Phillips read a House of Delegates resolution commending Tommy Slaughter for 16 years on the Henry County Board of Supervisors, citing contributions to public safety, economic development, school construction and workforce housing. The resolution text included the line, "Tommy Slaughter hereby be commended on the occasion of his retirement from the Henry County Board of Supervisors," which…
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