WHEREAS, Withers W. Moncure, Sr., of Fredericksburg, an admired restaurateur who cofounded a successful seafood chain in the 1970s and the beloved patriarch of a large family, died on July 3, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg, Withers Moncure graduated from Falmouth High School, where he proudly played on the school's first football team in the 1940s; he pursued higher education at Fork Union Military Academy, The College of William and Mary, and Randolph-Macon College; and

WHEREAS, possessed of an entrepreneurial spirit, Withers Moncure cofounded the Happy Clam seafood restaurant and helped the business grow to a chain of 10 locations around the Commonwealth; he valued customer service above all else and was happiest while working as a greeter at one of his restaurants; and

WHEREAS, Withers Moncure's son Richard carries on his father's legacy by operating a Happy Clam location in Fredericksburg that still offers the same fresh, delicious seafood selections and quality service; and

WHEREAS, working to enhance the quality of life of his fellow residents, Withers Moncure offered his wisdom and experience to Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4 and Fredericksburg BPOE Lodge 875; he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of the historic Aquia Episcopal Church; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his daughter, Anne, Withers Moncure will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; sons, Withers, Jr., and Richard, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Withers W. Moncure, Sr., a respected businessman and a beloved member of the Fredericksburg community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Withers W. Moncure, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.