Bill Text: VA HR329 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of John Willie Scott.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-08 - Agreed to by House [HR329 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR329-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, John Willie Scott, a highly admired leader who served many people in Appomattox County and Lynchburg, died on May 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, a native of Appomattox, John Willie Scott graduated from Carver-Price High School in 1954, where he held leadership positions in several student organizations; and
WHEREAS, John Willie Scott proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and was also a dedicated freemason; and
WHEREAS, John Willie Scott was a dedicated and loyal worker at Lynchburg Foundry Company for 39 years until it closed; and
WHEREAS, during that time, John Willie Scott was also an avid farmer, which was his true passion; when asked about his day, his reply would be that he'd had a good day on the farm, even when he'd been working at the foundry; and
WHEREAS, John Willie Scott was a faithful member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Red House, where he served as a deacon, treasurer, a member of the choir, and in any other capacity that required his attention; he was well-known as a mover and shaker with no half-stepping in his endeavors; and
WHEREAS, John Willie Scott was one of the founders of Carver-Price Alumni Association, Inc., and the Carver-Price Legacy Museum, Inc.; he held the office of treasurer and always found extra time and energy to do more things to support the association and museum; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his parents, Johnny and Hannah Scott, John Willie Scott left to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Carrie E. Scott; two daughters, Chandra Scott Lewis and the late Carla Scott, who died in 2019; granddaughter, Cydney; and a host of other relatives and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of John Willie Scott; 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 John Willie Scott as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
