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==Van Yahres remembered== | ==Van Yahres remembered== | ||
Shortly after Van Yahres death in February 2008, WINA radio host Coy Barefoot dedicated an | Shortly after Van Yahres' death in February 2008, [[WINA]] radio host [[Coy Barefoot]] dedicated an episode to comments from area residents and officials who worked with Van Yahres<ref>Mitch Van Yahres remembered." Interview. Audio blog post. Charlottesville Podcasting Network. 12 Feb. 2008. 9 June 2009 <http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/02/12/mitch-van-yahres-remembered/>.</ref>. Statements included: | ||
{{quote|Mitch was a Delegate who at times was known as the patron saint of unpopular causes.|former Charlottesville [[Daily Progress]] reporter [[Bob Gibson]]}} | |||
{{quote|His legacy with me is that I want to grow up and be like him.|long-time aide Connie Jorgenson}} | |||
{{quote|Mitch was always about cultivating the next generation of leadership.|[[Holly Hatcher]] of the [[Charlottesville Area Community Foundation]]}} | |||
{{quote|Mitch Van Yahres' footprints will be seen forever in Charlottesville.|Eugene Williams, former director of the [[Dogwood Housing Limited Partnership]]}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category: Former City Councilors]] | [[Category: Former City Councilors]] | ||
[[Category: Former Charlottesville Mayors]] | [[Category: Former Charlottesville Mayors]] | ||
Revision as of 16:10, 24 November 2009
| Mitchell Van Yahres | ||
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 Mitch Van Yahres (D-57) |
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Delegate
Virginia General Assembly |
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| Electoral District | 57th | |
| Term Start | 1981 | |
| Term End | 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Michie, Jr. | |
| Succeeded by | David Toscano | |
| Term Start | 1970 | |
| Term End | 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Dutch Vogt | |
| Succeeded by | Francis Fife | |
| Term Start | 1968 | |
| Term End | 1976 | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | October 21, 1926 | |
| Date of death | February 8, 2008 (aged 81
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| Place of birth | Mineola, New York | |
| Place of death | Charlottesville, Virginia | |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Louise Franklin | |
| Children | Michel (Mike), Mark E., Keith A., Laura V. Ganz, and Elizabeth A. Nave |
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| Residence | Charlottesville, Virginia | |
| Alma mater | Cornell University | |
| Profession | Arborist, Tree Surgeon | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
Democrat Mitchell "Mitch" Van Yahres (1926-2008) served as Mayor of Charlottesville from 1970 to 1972. He also represented Charlottesville and parts of Albemarle County for over two dozen years in the General Assembly as the Delegate from the 57th House District.
During his campaign for Council in 1968, Van Yahres ran on a platform to increase fair housing[1].
Van Yahres remembered
Shortly after Van Yahres' death in February 2008, WINA radio host Coy Barefoot dedicated an episode to comments from area residents and officials who worked with Van Yahres[2]. Statements included:
Mitch was a Delegate who at times was known as the patron saint of unpopular causes.—former Charlottesville Daily Progress reporter Bob Gibson
His legacy with me is that I want to grow up and be like him.—long-time aide Connie Jorgenson
Mitch was always about cultivating the next generation of leadership.
Mitch Van Yahres' footprints will be seen forever in Charlottesville.—Eugene Williams, former director of the Dogwood Housing Limited Partnership
External links
Notes
- ↑ 'Mayorsville: Here, everybody's a mayor', 10 Aug. 2006. Lisa Provence. The Hook. 2 May 2009.
- ↑ Mitch Van Yahres remembered." Interview. Audio blog post. Charlottesville Podcasting Network. 12 Feb. 2008. 9 June 2009 <http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/02/12/mitch-van-yahres-remembered/>.