2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 163
Celebrating the life of George Franklin Atwell.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, George Franklin Atwell, a devoted educator, public servant, and community leader and beloved member of the Milford community in Caroline County, died on January 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, George Atwell was born and raised in Loudoun County, growing up in the community of Ryan on the dairy farm of his parents, Charles Franklin Atwell and Eunice Atwell; and
WHEREAS, George Atwell graduated from Leesburg High School and the University of Maryland before embarking on a distinguished career in public education with Loudoun County Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, during a 31-year career in education, George Atwell served Loudoun County with dedication and integrity as a teacher of mathematics and business at Loudoun County High School, principal of Hamilton Elementary School and Loudoun Valley High School, and assistant superintendent in charge of finance and support services before retiring in 1987; and
WHEREAS, following his retirement from public education, George Atwell continued his service to the community through his work with Leesburg Today and Loudoun Funeral Chapel and Crematory and through his service on the Leesburg Town Council for one and one-half terms; and