Bill Text: VA HJR1004 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Andrew Fred Singleton.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1004ER) [HJR1004 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HJR1004-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Andrew Fred Singleton, a respected businessman and a devoted leader in the Saltville community, died on May 27, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a native of Dickenson County, Fred Singleton served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany; and
WHEREAS, Fred Singleton served the community as the owner of Fred's Trading Center and was affectionately known to Saltville residents, whom he considered his extended family, as "Uncle Fred"; and
WHEREAS, Fred Singleton became one of Saltville's biggest supporters and promoters, personally funding the town's Labor Day Celebration, a beloved local tradition, for many years; and
WHEREAS, as a longtime member of the Freemasons, Fred Singleton volunteered his time and leadership with lodges in Saltville, Marion, and Rich Valley; and
WHEREAS, Fred Singleton will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by many family members and friends and the entire Saltville community; 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 Andrew Fred Singleton, a successful businessman and tireless community leader; 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 Andrew Fred Singleton as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.