Bill Text: VA HJR987 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Robert LeeErtiese Crenshaw, Jr.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-2)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ987ER) [HJR987 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HJR987-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Robert LeeErtiese Crenshaw, Jr., a highly admired member of the Richmond community, died on January 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Robert Crenshaw was born in Richmond to Bessie Stokes Johnson and the late Robert LeeErtiese Crenshaw, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, in 1975, Robert Crenshaw graduated from Armstrong High School, where he was well-liked by his classmates, and began to study geology at Virginia State University; and
WHEREAS, during his freshman year at Virginia State University, Robert Crenshaw volunteered with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club; his work made a positive difference in the lives of many local children and influenced his decision to change his major to special education; and
WHEREAS, Robert Crenshaw pursued a career with Barrett Juvenile Correctional Center, where he retired after 30 years of service to vulnerable youths; and
WHEREAS, affectionately known to family and friends as "Crennie," Robert Crenshaw lived life to the fullest and inspired others through his generosity of spirit and unfailing kindness; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his daughters, Roquisha and Renika, Robert Crenshaw will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Dorothy; his son, Robert III, and his family; his mother, Bessie; 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 Robert LeeErtiese Crenshaw, Jr.; 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 Robert LeeErtiese Crenshaw, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.