Bill Text: VA HJR770 | 2011 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Johnnie Knight.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-10 - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ770ER) [HJR770 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2011-HJR770-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Johnnie Knight, a respected community leader and resident of Suffolk, died on December 30, 2010; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Nansemond County Training School, Johnnie Knight attended Virginia State University until his enlistment in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, a proud and faithful patriot, Johnnie Knight served his country during World War II and was a respected veteran; and WHEREAS, Johnnie Knight was a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated Knight's Garage and prided himself on quality service and positive customer relationships; and WHEREAS, Johnnie Knight devoted his energies to the Laurel Hill United Church of Christ where he served as a deacon, sexton, superintendent, and treasurer; and WHEREAS, for 63 years, Johnnie Knight was both a member and the superintendent of the Middle District Community Christmas service; and WHEREAS, motivated by a desire to reconnect with his classmates and to give back to his community, Johnnie Knight was a charter member of the Nansemond County Training School Alumni Association; and WHEREAS, driven by a sense of civic duty, Johnnie Knight helped establish the Holland-Holy Neck Civic League and remained an active member; and WHEREAS, proud of the sacrifices made by his fellow veterans and committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs, Johnnie Knight was a charter member of the American Legion Post No. 315; and WHEREAS, Johnnie Knight will be fondly remembered by his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Katie; his five children, Joan, Julpenia, Johnnie, Andri, and Gwendolyn; his 13 grandchildren; his 15 great-grandchildren, and many family members, friends, and neighbors; 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 Johnnie Knight, respected community leader; 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 Johnnie Knight as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
