Speaker-designee Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:

“It is my honor today to announce that the Honorable G. Paul Nardo has been nominated by the House Republican Caucus to serve as Clerk of the House of Delegates and Keeper of the Rolls of the Commonwealth.

“The hallmark of Paul’s prior service as Clerk was professionalism, and he ensured the House operated with clock-work precision and efficiency. Scrupulously non-partisan, Paul extended the same outstanding service to every member of the House, regardless of party affiliation or length of service. A William & Mary alumnus with civic and community involvement most notably through the Rotary Club of Richmond, Paul’s eight-year tenure as Clerk makes him ideally qualified to serve. The House Republican Caucus, which tapped him as Clerk-designee at its meeting on November 14, is excited to have Paul continue his devoted public service to the Commonwealth when he returns to the dais.

“Outgoing Clerk Suzette Denslow devoted many hours of service to the House under difficult and unprecedented circumstances. From organizing an outdoor session of the House to managing its first ‘virtual’ sessions, she took on these challenges with purposeful resolve. She has graciously agreed to assist in the transition, for which I am thankful.”