Bill Text: VA HR32 | 2014 | Regular Session | Prefiled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of E. R. M. Coker.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-01-10 - Bill text as passed House (HR32ER) [HR32 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HR32-Prefiled.html
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14100004D WHEREAS, E. R. M. Coker, an admired citizen of Boykins who made many contributions to the community and his fellow residents, died on April 9, 2013; and WHEREAS, E. R. M. "Mac" Coker received a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1956; and WHEREAS, following his exemplary military service as a member of the Civil Engineer Corps, Mac Coker earned a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, Mac Coker then went to work for the Fine Paper Division of Union Camp Corporation, where he made many valuable contributions during an exemplary career that spanned 35 years until his retirement as sales manager in 1993; and WHEREAS, committed to the well-being and prosperity of the local community, Mac Coker took an active role in civic affairs and generously gave of his time and talents to many worthy organizations and endeavors; and WHEREAS, a true friend, devoted family man, and dedicated community servant, Mac Coker will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Louisa; sons, William, John, and James, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and admirers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of a respected citizen of Boykins, E. R. M. Coker; 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 E. R. M. Coker as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory. |
