2011-04-09 Disaster Resolution - Ltr to Gov McDonnellPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
2011-04-09
WHEREAS, there were extreme weather conditions throughout Pittsylvania
County, Virginia on Saturday, April 16, 201 1, which have caused severe crop, pasture and
hay land damage from excessive rain, flash floods, heavy winds and tornadoes; and
WHEREAS, this severe weather damaged trees, destroyed crops, as well as washing
away precious top soil; and
WHEREAS, these conditions have caused significant financial losses to the
agricultural community of Pittsylvania County; and
WHEREAS, the damage to the agricultural community in Pittsylvania County
cannot readily recover from these losses; then
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors hereby
petitions the Honorable Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
to declare Pittsylvania County a Disaster Area due to extreme severe weather in order to
provide the means for those affected to qualify for any available relief assistance.
Given under my hand this 25~' day of Apri12011
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Tim R. Barber, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
William D. Sleeper, erk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
VIRGINIA
William D. Sleeper
County Administrator
P.O. Box 426
Chatham, Virginia 24531
dan.sleeper@pittgov.org
Apri126, 2011
Honorable Robert F. McDonnell
Office of the Governor
Patrick Henry Building
Executive Office Building, 3`d Floor
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Re: Disaster Relief Resolution
Dear Governor McDonnell:
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Attached hereto you will find Resolution 2011-04-09 passed by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors at an adjourned meeting on Monday, April 25, 2011. This resolution is requesting the
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to declare Pittsylvania County a disaster area due to
extreme severe weather that occurred on Saturday, April 16, 2011. This extreme weather caused
severe crop damage, pasture and hay land damage to the agricultural areas of Pittsylvania County. A
number of homes received minor damages; however the agricultural community suffered greatly from
the excessive rain, flash floods and heavy winds. If you require any additional information or support
from Pittsylvania County concerning this resolution, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerel ,
William D. Sleeper
County Administrator
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Attachment
Cc: Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors
J. Vaden Hunt, Esq., County Attorny