Bill Text: VA HJR128 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of John Robert Brady.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-01-25 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ128ER) [HJR128 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR128-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, John Robert Brady of Criders, a hardworking farmer, avid outdoorsman, and respected member of the Rockingham County community, died on September 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a native of Fulks Run, John Brady learned the value of hard work and responsibility at a young age; he enjoyed a long career with the National Fruit Product Company, Inc., retiring as a maintenance supervisor after 27 years of loyal service; and
WHEREAS, an avid hunter and fisherman, John Brady loved spending time in the mountains; he worked as a sheep farmer and livestock hauler and was also a fixture of the Bergton Community Fair, where he volunteered as a parking supervisor every year; and
WHEREAS, an active community leader, John Brady donated his time and talents to his fellow residents as a 60-year member of the Bergton Ruritan Club, and he could often be found visiting with friends and neighbors at the Criders Store and the Bergton Grocery Store; and
WHEREAS, John Brady also enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a devout, lifelong member of Damascus Church of the Brethren in Criders; and
WHEREAS, John Brady will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 69 years, Martha; children, Bonnie, Joyce, Wilma, Tina, and Wayne, 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 John Robert Brady, a lifelong resident of Rockingham County who made many generous contributions to the 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 John Robert Brady as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
