HD40 - Interim Report of the Commission to Propose Recommendations to Promote and Stimulate Economic Development in the Blue Ridge Region of Virginia

  • Published: 1994
  • Author: Blue Ridge Economic Development Commission
  • Enabling Authority: House Joint Resolution 712 (Regular Session, 1993)

Executive Summary:
The Blue Ridge Economic Development Commission was created by the 1991 General Assembly in House Joint Resolution No. 451. The Commission's first interim report was made to the 1992 General Assembly in House Document No. 60.

House Joint Resolution No. 107, adopted by the 1992 General Assembly, authorized the Commission to continue its study for an additional year. The Commission reported to the 1993 General Assembly in House Document No. 78, its second interim report.

The Commission's study was continued for an additional year by the 1993 General Assembly in House Joint Resolution No. 712. This report is the Commission's third interim report to the General Assembly.

Since its creation, Delegate Joan H. Munford, who will retire at the end of this term after 12 years in public office, has chaired the 23-member Commission. Senator Frank W. Nolen has served as vice-chairman. The current membership of the Commission consists of 11 members of the General Assembly and 12 citizen numbers.