Bill Text: VA HJR28 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia House Joint Resolution 28 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Stephen W. Morris.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-01-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ28ER) [HJR28 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-HJR28-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Celebrating the life of Stephen W. Morris.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 15, 2016 Agreed to by the Senate, January 21, 2016

WHEREAS, Stephen W. Morris of Bristol, a successful businessperson, a loving husband and father, and a friend to many people, all of whom treasured his company, died on November 6, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Stephen "Steve" W. Morris, who was reared in Nicholas County, West Virginia, graduated from Richwood High School and Shepherd College; he then embarked on a long and successful career in the natural resources field; and

WHEREAS, for many years Steve Morris worked as an executive with the Pittston Coal Company; he then became an independent businessman whose ventures included coal, gas, and timber projects; he was known for his business acumen; and

WHEREAS, making friends came easily to Steve Morris; he is remembered for his smile and hearty greetings and for his social nature; he had many friends in Virginia, West Virginia, and Florida and they recall with fondness the excellent company that he provided; and

WHEREAS, in addition to finding success working in the natural resources field, Steve Morris also enjoyed being in the great outdoors; he especially treasured the time he spent with his golfing and fishing buddies; and

WHEREAS, Steve Morris will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Barbara; children, Christopher, Christine, and Ellen, and their families; and many 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 Stephen W. Morris of Bristol, a successful businessperson, a loving husband and father, and a great friend to many people; 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 Stephen W. Morris as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.