WHEREAS, after more than six decades of loyal service to the students and teachers of Franklin County, Margaret K. Motley retired as secretary to the principal of Franklin County High School in July 2015; and

WHEREAS, in 1950, Margaret Motley was a member of the last graduating class of Rocky Mount High School, where she served on the yearbook committee; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Motley began her career in school administration with Franklin County High School in August 1950, and she went on to become the longest-serving employee in the history of Franklin County Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Motley ably served nine principals during the course of her 65-year career as secretary and served under six superintendents; she earned a reputation as a humble, hard-working, and professional employee; and

WHEREAS, building numerous friendships over the years, Margaret Motley imparted her passion for supporting local youths to her fellow Franklin County High School employees each day; and

WHEREAS, the 1960 edition of the Franklin County High School yearbook was dedicated to Margaret Motley for her personal integrity and devotion to the students, faculty, and staff of the school, and the Margaret K. Motley Office Suite was named in her honor in 2001; and

WHEREAS, after her retirement, Margaret Motley plans to assist her successor as secretary and looks forward to spending more time with her children, Danny, Patti, and Laurie; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Margaret K. Motley hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as secretary to the principal of Franklin County High School; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Margaret K. Motley as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her service to the youth of Franklin County.