Bill Text: VA HJR230 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Robert Horvath.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-02-12 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ230ER) [HJR230 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-HJR230-Enrolled.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 230 Celebrating the life of Robert Horvath.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 5, 2016 Agreed to by the Senate, February 11, 2016

WHEREAS, Robert Horvath, who mentored and inspired countless youth as an educator and martial arts instructor in the Williamsburg area, died on December 2, 2015; and

WHEREAS, a proud native of New York, Robert Horvath relocated to the Commonwealth to pursue a career in education; he worked in York County before joining Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools as a special education teacher; and

WHEREAS, a devoted educator, Robert Horvath enjoyed providing new opportunities for his students and helping them achieve their fullest potential; he led a program at Jamestown High School that provided seniors with hands-on learning and information about careers; and

WHEREAS, Robert Horvath further served local community members as a martial arts instructor for 20 years, including at The College of William & Mary; he proudly imparted the values of discipline and self-esteem to his students, as well as self-defense techniques; and

WHEREAS, Robert Horvath specialized in Judo, a Japanese martial art focusing on throws and grappling; he was also an avid movie-goer and was a particular fan of stylish superspy James Bond, who was originally envisioned as a Judo expert by creator Ian Fleming; and

WHEREAS, Robert Horvath will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Trisha; son, Tyler; and numerous other family members, friends, and former students; 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 Robert Horvath, a passionate educator and martial arts instructor in the Williamsburg area; 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 Robert Horvath as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.