Bill Text: VA HJR72 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Wilbur Ira Reid, Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-01-22 - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ72ER) [HJR72 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2010-HJR72-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Wilbur Ira Reid, Sr., of Roanoke, a respected citizen and outstanding community supporter, died on November 1, 2009; and WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid was born in Roanoke on October 6, 1947, the son of Edith Mae Johnson Reid and the late Paul Ira Reid; and WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a dedicated employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and WHEREAS, always ready to help his fellow citizens in need, Wilbur Reid gave his time and expertise to many civic organizations over the years; and WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid faithfully attended Pilgrim Baptist Church, served as a trustee and member of the Male Usher Board, and was active in the church's many missions in the community; and WHEREAS, the patriarch of a large, happy family, Wilbur Reid had an engaging personality and was an encouraging mentor to his family members and everyone who knew him; and WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid will be fondly remembered for his commitment to his family and his community of Roanoke and will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Geraldine; his mother, Edith Reid; his children, Wilbur Jr., Eric, Kelvin, Robin, and Nicole and their families, including 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and his numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of an outstanding Virginian, Wilbur Ira Reid, 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 Wilbur Ira Reid, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
