Legislative Advocacy Archives
January 30, 2004
Preparation for Hokie Day at the General Assembly
We are extremely pleased with the number of alumni who have offered to join our Hokie Day efforts next Wednesday, February 4. This will be helpful to the university as its requests are considered by Senators and Delegates over the coming weeks. If you are unable to join us, and have not already done so, please contact your legislators. A summary of Virginia Tech's 2004 Priority Budget requests is at www.alumni.vt.edu/legislative/archives/2004-priorities.php.
Due to the number of potential visitors to the General Assembly next Wednesday, we recommend you make appointments to see legislators prior to arriving. You will have a better chance of getting to speak directly to your Senator or Delegate. If you are not sure who your legislators are, go to the web site legis.state.va.us/. Click on "Who's My Legislator" in the upper right corner. Appointments should be scheduled between 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. or in the afternoon. If you cannot get an appointment, visit anyway. Some legislators do not make appointments due to their committee meeting schedules.
Our day begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Virginia Tech Richmond Office at 11 South 12th Street, immediately behind the Berkeley Hotel in Shockoe Slip. For driving directions to the Virginia Tech Richmond Office please visit www.alumni.vt.edu/legislative/directions.html.
Thank you,
Thomas C. Tillar, Jr.
Vice President for Alumni Relations
Parking for Hokie Day participants, listed in order of closeness to 11 South 12th Street:
| Under Bank of America Building on Cary Street across from James Center II | $15.00/day or $3.00/per hour |
| 1021 East Cary under Omni Hotel (James Center II) | $15.00/day or $2.50/per hour |
| 13th and Main Streets (Open Lot) | $12.00/day or $3.00/per hour |
| 14th and Cary Streets (Open Lot) | $12.00/day or $3.00/per hour |