Bill Text: VA HJR414 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of William H. Bozman.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-06 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ414ER) [HJR414 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR414-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, William H. Bozman, a longtime resident of Arlington County who dedicated his life to serving others as a federal government employee and a volunteer, died on November 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, joining many of the other young men of his generation, William Bozman enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and served the nation during World War II; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, William Bozman graduated cum laude from Harvard University; he then worked from 1948 to 1961 for the Bureau of the Budget, the precursor to the Office of Management and Budget; and
WHEREAS, in 1964, William Bozman joined the Community Action Program, part of the Office of Economic Opportunity, as director of field operations, then became deputy director of the organization in 1967; he later offered his wisdom to the Urban Institute, before finishing his career with the United States Railway Association in 1982; and
WHEREAS, William Bozman also volunteered his time and leadership as president of the board of the Alliance for Housing Solutions, which promotes affordable housing in Arlington, and he was active with the United Way, the American Red Cross, and other organizations; and
WHEREAS, William Bozman enjoyed fellowship and worship with the Arlington community as a member of the Rock Spring United Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Ellen, William Bozman will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Martha, William, and Bruce, 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 William H. Bozman, a dedicated civil servant and a passionate advocate for members of the community in need; 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 William H. Bozman as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.