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BACKGROUND REPORT
Attachment 1
P15-07
Prior to 1987, the beach at Aquia Landing Park suffered from erosion because of the pounding waves of
the Potomac River. The Board authorized then County Administrator, Mr. C.M. Williams, Jr., to seek a
grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to preserve and restore the beach. The County received the
grant, and restoration began.
In 2014, Aquia Landing was one of four beaches nationwide to win the Best Restored Beach award from
the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. Countless citizens have enjoyed this beautiful
natural resource and park in the County, and have benefited from the actions of those who helped
preserve the beach.
The following individuals were instrumental in preserving and restoring the beach: former supervisors,
Rebecca Reed and Philip Hornung; former County Administrator, C.M. Williams, Jr.; former Directors of
Planning and Community Development, Peggy Wagner and Richard Trembley; former Director of Parks
and Recreation, Bruce Bartlam; the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gary Anderson and Scott
Hardaway; and Coastal Design and Construction, Jim Gunn.
Proposed Proclamation P15-07 recognizes these individuals for their work on preservation and
restoration of the beach at Aquia Landing Park.
P15-07
PROPOSED
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF STAFFORD
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
PROCLAMATION
At a regular meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors (the Board) held in
the Board Chambers, George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, Stafford, Virginia, on
the 21st day of April, 2015:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEMBERS:
VOTE:
Gary F. Snellings, Chairman
Laura A. Sellers, Vice Chairman
Meg Bohmke
Jack R. Cavalier
Paul V. Milde III
Cord A. Sterling
Robert “Bob” Thomas, Jr
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------On motion of , seconded by , which carried by a vote of , the following was adopted:
A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE
INDIVIDUALS WHO WORKED TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE
THE BEACH AT AQUIA LANDING PARK
WHEREAS, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association awards
the Best Restored Beach to highlight the value of restored beaches; and
WHEREAS, the beach at Aquia Landing Park was one of four beaches
nationwide to win the Best Restored Beach award in 2014; and
WHEREAS, before its restoration, the beach was in danger of being lost due to
erosion; and
WHEREAS, County officials and staff worked together to secure a grant from
the Commonwealth of Virginia to complete restoration of the beach in 1987; and
WHEREAS the following individuals were involved in the restoration: former
supervisors, Rebecca Reed and Philip Hornung; former County Administrator, C.M.
Williams, Jr.; former Directors of Planning and Community Development, Peggy
Wagner and Richard Trembley; former Director of Parks and Recreation, Bruce
Bartlam; Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gary Anderson and Scott Hardaway; and
Coastal Design and Construction, Jim Gunn; and
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WHEREAS, their efforts directly resulted in the preservation and restoration of
the beach at Aquia Landing Park, and the use and enjoyment of this recreational
resource by generations of citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Stafford County Board of
Supervisors on this the 21st day of April, 2015, that it be and hereby does recognize and
commend the individuals responsible for the preservation and restoration of the beach at
Aquia Landing Park.
AJR:seh