Bill Text: VA HJR407 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Donald W. Parr, Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-03-06 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ407ER) [HJR407 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR407-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Donald W. Parr, Sr., a respected businessman and devoted community leader in Hopewell, died on December 9, 2013; and WHEREAS, as a co-owner of Parr & Abernathy Realty, Inc., since 1986, Donald Parr answered his calling and helped countless people in the area find the perfect home; and WHEREAS, Donald Parr was an active member of the realty field; he served as a past president of the Southside Board of Realtors and earned many awards and accolades throughout his career; and WHEREAS, Donald Parr further served the community as a member of the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and he worked to safeguard the people of Hopewell as a member of the board of directors for the Hopewell Emergency Crew; and WHEREAS, Donald Parr donated his time and talents to better the lives of his fellow community members as a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Hopewell, a member of Hopewell Downtown Partnership, and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels; and WHEREAS, Donald Parr enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, Donald Parr will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Paige; sons, Donald, Jr., Michael, and Kevin, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Donald W. Parr, Sr., a respected business owner and a leader in the Hopewell community; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Donald W. Parr, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |