“Clay has been a true champion for the interests and values of the citizens he ably has represented from Warren, Frederick and Fauquier Counties since 2002.  His legal acumen and steady stewardship of the Civil Subcommittee of the House Courts of Justice Committee, of which he also was Vice Chair,  garnered well-deserved praise on both sides of the aisle.  He also has been a long-standing advocate for government reform, especially in the vital areas of transportation, education and health care.  His success in these and many other policy areas have resulted from his uncanny ability to listen and bring people together around sensible solutions to the every day challenges faces by hard-working, law-abiding and tax-paying Virginians and their families.

“Family is a true blessing and, like so many, I’ve known Clay as a loving family man, which was the impetus for today’s decision so he could spend more time with his wonderful wife, Stacey, and be more involved in the raising of his beautiful children Madagan and Clayton.  I commend and thank Clay for his distinguished service and wish him continued success in what I hope will be a rewarding life beyond the General Assembly.”

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Del. Clay Athey (R-Warren), chair of the Caucus' policy committee, hosted the briefing.

Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights), majority whip, discussed HB 174, which would include anyone injured in military service in the Wounded Warrior program, without regard to whether the injury was sustained in a combat area, as well as HB 419, which prepares Virginia to lead the way in technology improvements in veterans claims processing.

Del. John O'Bannon (R-Henrico) discussed HJR 33, proposing a constitutional amendment to allow localities to exempt 100%-disable veterans from property taxes.

Del. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson) discussed HB 479, which would provide burial vaults at cost to eligible veterans and their family members interred at state-operated veterans' cemeteries.

Del. Chris Stolle (R-Virginia Beach) discussed HB 1118, which would exempt from taxes payments from the Virginia Military Family Relief Fund.

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