Executive Order 71 (2008)

Authorizing the Army National Guard to Remove the Stranded Helicopter at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from the Helopad

I hereby authorize the Army National Guard to initiate the removal of the stranded helicopter from the helopad at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  The helicopter became stranded due to mechanical failures and is unable to be removed except with the direct intervention of the Army National Guard and their access to equipment to remove the helicopter to a safe location where it can be repaired.

This Executive Order shall be effective June 27, 2008 and shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2009 unless sooner amended or rescinded by further executive order.  Termination of the Executive Order is not intended to terminate any Federal-type benefits granted or to be granted due to injury or death as a result of service under this Executive Order.

Given under my hand and under the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this 27th Day of June 2008.

/s/ Timothy M. Kaine, Governor

Attest:

/s/ Secretary of the Commonwealth