2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 117
Commending Thomas D. Harvey.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, after a total of 41 years of service in local government, Thomas D. Harvey of Afton retired from public office as the longest serving member of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Nelson County, Thomas “Tommy” Harvey was elected to the Nelson County Board of Supervisors in a special election in November 1984 at the age of 30; he was subsequently elected to serve 10 consecutive terms as the North District supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Harvey has distinguished himself as a dedicated public servant who worked to support policies that are in the best interest of all local residents; during his tenure, he has worked with 23 supervisors, eight county administrators, and countless staff members, building strong relationships that led to more efficient and effective governance; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Nelson County Board of Supervisors, Tommy Harvey enhanced utilities through the formation of the Nelson County Service Authority, which supported improvements to public water and sewer systems in Lovingston, Shipman, Schuyler, Gladstone, Piney River, and Wintergreen; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Harvey also helped create the Nelson County Broadband Authority, which successfully initiated the county's fiber broadband project and contributed to making high speed internet connectivity available to homes and businesses throughout Nelson County; and