RICHMOND, VA – Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today issued the following statement on the announcement by Delegate Terrie L. Suit (R-Virginia Beach) of her retirement from the House of Delegates, effective October 12, 2008:
"Delegate Suit’s service to the people of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, the Commonwealth, and the House of Delegates has been exceptional and exemplary. She has been a fierce and steadfast advocate for the people of the 81st District, as well as a prominent and effective champion for the men and women of the United States Armed Services. "
For House Republicans, Delegate Suit’s retirement is especially bittersweet. Her historic election in 1999 heralded Virginia’s first-ever Republican majority in the House of Delegates.
"During her nine years of service, Terrie Suit distinguished herself as one of the General Assembly’s most highly regarded members. It has been an honor to serve with her, and I know she will be missed by her colleagues."
Cross-posted at SixtyFour81.com
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