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A
few things about me
I have been County
Clerk and Clerk of the Circuit Court of Powhatan County since
July 1, 1957.
I
was appointed to fill an unexpired term, and the citizens have
since re-elected me to six 8-year terms. I have had opposition
only once before, in 1983.
I am a Certified
Circuit Court Clerk, having completed the requirements of
the University of Virginia Center of Public Service and
Division of Continuing Education.
Earlier this year I
received the 2006 Outstanding Career Service Award from the
Supreme Court of Virginia.
I
am also the longest-serving Clerk of Courts in the history of
the Commonwealth, and was honored in 2005 by a joint
resolution of the Virginia General Assembly.
I am a member and
past president of the Virginia
Court Clerks’ Association.
I am a lifelong
resident of Powhatan
County, which I have served in various capacities.
Before
I became Clerk, I had also served two years as Commissioner
of the Revenue. Prior to that I had been a Justice of the
Peace, Secretary of the Electoral Board, Chairman of the
Planning Commission, and Director of Civil Defense. During
my first 14 years as Clerk of the Circuit Court, I was also Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors.
In addition, I am a member
of May Memorial Baptist
Church
and a director of the Bank of Powhatan. I am also a
veteran of World War II, a member and past commander of
American Legion Post #201, and a life member of Post #10570,
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
A
few things that others have said about me and my work
Powhatan
Circuit Court Judge Thomas V. Warren:
“I don’t know any
other clerk who would be any more thorough or accurate than
Bill.” (Richmond
Times-Dispatch, July 5, 2005)
“For fifty years he
has set an example of service for the citizens of Powhatan
County
by his courtly manners, friendly disposition, and competent
discharge of his duty…. His service and life are truly
extraordinary.” (Circuit Court Order, July 10, 2007)
State
Delegate R. Lee Ware, Jr., R-Powhatan:
“Mr. Maxey sets an
example for those of us who serve in public office by the way he
treats people, his demeanor, by the standards he sets.”
“Ware compared Maxey to baseball iron man Cal Ripken Jr., for
approaching his job with respect and an unwavering
commitment.” (Richmond
Times-Dispatch, July 5, 2005)
Virginia General
Assembly, House Joint Resolution No. 880, February 4, 2005:
“The span of 48
years as Clerk of the Courts of Powhatan establishes William
Maxey as the longest-serving Clerk of Courts in the history of
the Commonwealth.”
“Be it
resolved…That the General Assembly hereby commend the
exemplary citizenship and public service of William E. Maxey,
Jr., and recognize his permanent place in the annals of
Powhatan
County
and in the great saga of self-government within the
Commonwealth. … in gratitude for the example of the citizen as
public official that he represents for all Virginians.”
A
final note
Because of my respect
for the beauty of our county and the privacy of its citizens, I
have never used campaign signs, knocked on doors, or made phone
calls soliciting support. This does not mean, however, that I am
not interested in your vote on November 6th! I hope that my
record will speak for itself. Thank you for your consideration.
"Authorized
by Maxey for Clerk Committee." |
