Title
Resolution in Recognition of Donnie R. Tuck
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Resolution honoring Mayor Donnie R. Tuck
Discussion:
Recommendation:
Rec
Pass resolution in recognition of Mayor Donnie R. Tuck
Body
WHEREAS, Donnie R. Tuck is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and a graduate of Chapel Hill Senior High School;
WHEREAS, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy Studies from Duke University and his Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from Old Dominion University;
WHEREAS, he has had an impressive career in broadcasting, sports information and athletic public relations (Howard University and Duke University), contract technical writing and local government;
WHEREAS, during his career, he also held the positions of Division Manager for the City of Norfolk’s Public Works Department and Athletic Public Relations Director for the Washington Redskins, now known as the Commanders;
WHEREAS, Tuck was elected to serve on the Hampton City Council beginning July 1, 2010, and was re-elected for a second term which began on July 1, 2014;
WHEREAS, he was elected to serve his first term as Hampton’s Mayor which began on July 1, 2016, and was re-elected for a second term which began on July 1, 2020. Mayor Tuck will serve as Hampton’s Mayor until his second term expires on December 31, 2024;
WHEREAS, during his tenure on Council, Mayor Tuck worked diligently to bring new businesses to Hampton, protect the environment, support our youth and care for the employees and citizens of Hampton. He could often be found participating at ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, birthday celebrations and school events. No issue was too small or too challenging for him to take interest, seek resolution and offer support;
WHEREAS, Mayor Tuck has served the citizens of Hampton through his participation on a number of boards, commissions and committees. Some of them include Hampton Roads Air Quality Control, Hampton Roads Planning Distric...
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