Virginia HR 127: Commending Ross W. D'Urso.

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 127 

Commending Ross W. D'Urso. 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2020 

WHEREAS, Ross W. D�Urso of Opal retired as commissioner of the 
revenue of Fauquier County on December 31, 2019, after nearly three decades of 
exceptional service to local residents and businesses; and

WHEREAS, Ross D�Urso began his career of service to the 
citizens of Fauquier County in 1990 as chief deputy commissioner of the revenue 
under the tutelage of the Honorable Alice Jane Childs, until her retirement 
from the office; and

WHEREAS, in 1995, Ross D�Urso was elected as commissioner of 
the revenue and faithfully served the citizens of Fauquier County for six 
consecutive four-year terms; and

WHEREAS, Ross D�Urso was instrumental in providing 
leading-edge technology to the commissioner�s office and implemented a 
computerized mapping system for Fauquier County, which was the foundation for 
the current geographic information system; and

WHEREAS, Ross D�Urso maintained tax assessment records and 
provided a range of financial services, including revenue forecasting, to 
county government, as well as serving as a �watchdog� and assessor for the 
property tax revenue of Fauquier County; and

WHEREAS, in September 2019, Ross D�Urso was honored at the 
100th annual conference of the Commissioners of the Revenue Association, when 
Fauquier County became one of the first localities in the Commonwealth of 
Virginia to achieve Office Accreditation, thanks in large part to his 
commitment to good governance through hard work, leadership, and maintaining 
the highest standards of professionalism; and

WHEREAS, as a patron of the arts, Ross D�Urso enjoys joining 
other musicians in various local venues and events, and served on the board of 
the Windmore Foundation for the Arts and the first board of directors for the 
Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance in Warrenton; and

WHEREAS, Ross D�Urso continues to actively serve the community 
as a longstanding member and past president of the Rotary Club of Warrenton; 
and

WHEREAS, in all areas of service, Ross D�Urso has been an 
inspiration to others and an example of excellence; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Ross W. D�Urso hereby 
be commended for his distinguished service as commissioner of the revenue for 
Fauquier County on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates 
prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ross W. D�Urso as an 
expression of the House of Delegates� admiration for his achievements on behalf 
of the residents of Fauquier County and best wishes for the future.