Bill Text: VA HR326 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Stewart Evan Robinson.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-08 - Agreed to by House [HR326 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR326-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Stewart Evan Robinson, a highly admired leader who served the residents of Appomattox County and the City of Lynchburg, died on January 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a native of Appomattox, Stewart Robinson graduated from Carver-Price High School in 1967; he also attended Virginia State University, Central Virginia Community College, and ECPI University; and
WHEREAS, Stewart Robinson was the first person of color hired in the administration offices of the City of Lynchburg in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Stewart Robinson was employed for over 30 years by the City of Lynchburg Information Technology Department as a systems analyst and computer program supervisor; and
WHEREAS, one of the founders of the Carver-Price Alumni Association, Inc., and the Carver-Price Legacy Museum, Inc., Stewart Robinson also was involved in many projects as treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Stewart Robinson joined Promise Land Baptist Church at an early age and later joined Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church; he remained a faithful member of the congregation, serving as a deacon, an usher, and a member of the Men's Ministry and the Budget Committee; and
WHEREAS, Stewart Robinson was a Master Mason of Long Mountain Lodge No. 204 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free and Accepted Masons, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his parents, Evan and Eloise Robinson, Stewart Robinson will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Rowena Ferguson Robinson; three daughters, Lequetta Hayes, QMHP/QIDP, Dr. Kristy Lee Robinson, and Judge Karen Robinson; and many other relatives and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Stewart Evan Robinson; 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 Stewart Evan Robinson as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
