WHEREAS, Roger Smith, an honorable veteran, accomplished electrician and businessman, and beloved member of the Elliston community, died on December 19, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Roger Smith served his country with honor and distinction for four years as a member of the United States Air Force, working in telecommunications at what was formerly Langley Air Force Base; and

WHEREAS, after leaving the service, Roger Smith embarked upon a career as an electrician, working tirelessly for many years at multiple jobs until ultimately starting his own company, Sundown Electric Inc., in 1976; and

WHEREAS, at Sundown Electric, Roger Smith led a team providing exceptional electrical wiring services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Montgomery County and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Roger Smith savored the good life in his free time, playing golf, farming, singing gospel music with his wife, and playing with his grandchildren whenever the opportunity arose; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, Roger Smith enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawsville; and

WHEREAS, Roger Smith will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Nancy; his children, Jeffrey and Andrew, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Roger Smith, a cherished member of the Elliston community who was a source of joy and inspiration to all who knew him; 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 Roger Smith as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.