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VA HR174

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Phillips

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Jennifer Ashworth retired in 2025 after 37 years of public service in Henry County, including serving as Clerk of the Circuit Court since her election in 2016
  • Selected from 200 applicants in 1989 to join the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, where she later served as lead deputy clerk before becoming elected clerk
  • Modernized court operations by digitizing land records dating back to 1777 and converting criminal and civil files to electronic formats
  • Secured a Library of Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation grant to preserve historically significant documents, including a land grant signed by Thomas Jefferson
  • The House of Delegates formally commends Ashworth upon her retirement and directs the Clerk to present her with a copy of the resolution

Legislative Description

Commending Jennifer Ashworth.

Last Action

Bill text as passed House (HR174ER)

4/20/2026

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