Bill Text: VA HJR1006 | 2017 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Richard Gaither Dick.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1006ER) [HJR1006 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HJR1006-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Richard Gaither Dick, a respected public servant who made many contributions to the Winchester and Frederick County communities as the longtime general manager of Carper's Valley Golf Club, died on April 22, 2016; and
WHEREAS, born in Cumberland, Maryland, Richard "Dickie" Dick was a lifelong resident of Frederick County; he graduated from James Wood High School in Winchester, where he was inducted into the James Wood Athletic Association Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Dickie Dick served as general manager of the Winchester County Club, then became the general manager of the Carper's Valley Golf Club; he was a strong proponent of the idea that sports, especially golf and baseball, could bring people together, and he helped the club grow to become known for its contributions to the community as well as for golf tournaments, such as the Ken Thomas Golf Classic; and
WHEREAS, under Dickie Dick's leadership as partner and general manager, Carper's Valley Golf Club hosted wedding receptions, private parties, and other civic functions, including the Turkeys for Sharing event, which collected thousands of Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need; and
WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to his fellow residents, Dickie Dick ran for and was elected as chair of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors; he also served as chair of the Winchester-Frederick County Economic Development Commission and the Lord Fairfax Community College Foundation and vice-chair of the Frederick County Industrial Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, Dickie Dick volunteered his wise leadership with many other civic organizations, and his integrity, kindness, and commitment to service was an inspiration to other community leaders throughout the region and the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep faith, Dickie Dick enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Winchester; and
WHEREAS, Dickie Dick will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Donna; sons, Michael, Thomas, and Timothy, 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 Richard Gaither Dick, a public servant and highly admired member of the Frederick County 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 Richard Gaither Dick as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
