Bill Text: VA HJR240 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia House Joint Resolution 240 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Celebrating the life of John Spencer Kelly, Sr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-19 - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ240ER) [HJR240 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2010-HJR240-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 240 Celebrating the life of John Spencer Kelly, Sr.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 12, 2010 Agreed to by the Senate, February 18, 2010

WHEREAS, John Spencer Kelly, Sr., a beloved public servant from Staunton, died December 28, 2009; and

WHEREAS, a native of North Carolina, John Kelly was born January 10, 1935, in Whitakers, North Carolina, the son of the late Charles Carr and Alberta (Denby) Kelly; and

WHEREAS, John Kelly proudly served his country for 14 years in the United States Air Force and married the love of his life, Shirley Kelly; they raised five wonderful children, Jody, Deana, John, and the late Starr and Kellie; and

WHEREAS, a beloved figure on campus, John Kelly worked for Mary Baldwin College for 20 years and retired as Director of Security and Safety; he spent countless hours ensuring the safety of the students and was well-known for his ready smile and friendly demeanor; and

WHEREAS, John Kelly also served the City of Staunton as a Staunton Police Reserve Officer for 21 years, where he was instrumental in helping the department fulfill its responsibilities to protect and serve the citizens of Staunton; and

WHEREAS, a respected community member, John Kelly served on various city commissions, where his opinions and thoughts were often sought; and

WHEREAS, an active man who loved to be around people, John Kelly continued to work during retirement for the Staunton Police Department as an administrative assistant; and

WHEREAS, John Kelly generously gave of his time and talents in the community as an active member of the Augusta Lions Club and a volunteer dispatcher with the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, John Kelly spent a lifetime in service to others and will be fondly remembered by his many friends for his sense of humor and compassionate nature; and

WHEREAS, John Kelly will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley; their children, Jody Trottier, Deana Stearns, and John Kelly, Jr., and their families; two stepdaughters, Linda and Christine, and their families; and numerous friends and admirers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a dedicated and beloved public servant, John Spencer Kelly, Sr.; 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 Spencer Kelly, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.