Bill Text: VA HJR342 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commending Larry Shelor.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-02-27 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ342ER) [HJR342 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HJR342-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 342
Commending Larry Shelor.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 21, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, February 27, 2014

WHEREAS, Larry Shelor, of Shelor Motor Mile in Christiansburg, is the 2014 Time magazine Quality Dealer of the Year nominee for Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Larry Shelor's career in the automotive industry has spanned 40 years at the dealership founded by him and his father; with his guidance, the business has grown from a small Chevrolet dealership to include 11 new car franchises, a used car superstore, and a vehicle financing center; and

WHEREAS, an active and dedicated member of his community, Larry Shelor has supported a wide array of industry and community causes for many years; and

WHEREAS, Larry Shelor has been a leader in his community, including through his longtime service to the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, where he served as a member of the board of directors, as well as his creation of the Growing the Future Community Partnership to support local school systems and the youths they educate; and

WHEREAS, Larry Shelor ably served the Commonwealth as a member of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board; and

WHEREAS, an active and dedicated member of the automotive industry, Larry Shelor has served his customers and his community with his generous spirit, and he has been an example to other dealers locally and throughout the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Larry Shelor has earned numerous awards, including the Toyota President's Award, the Toyota Service Excellence and Toyota Parts Excellence awards, the Chevrolet Mark of Excellence, and the Chevrolet Standard for Excellence; and

WHEREAS, Larry Shelor has served the automotive industry as an active member of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association and offered his experience and leadership for many years as a member of the board of directors, including a term as chairman in 2005; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Larry Shelor on his selection as the 2014 Time magazine Quality Dealer of the Year nominee for Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Larry Shelor, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his many achievements and best wishes.

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