Bill Text: VA HR355 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Colonel George P. Shamer II, USAF, Ret.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-10 - Bill text as passed House (HR355ER) [HR355 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HR355-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Colonel George P. Shamer II, USAF, Ret., a decorated veteran who made many contributions to the Prince William County community, died on January 18, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a native of Bellflower, California, George Shamer earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel and a master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado; and
WHEREAS, George Shamer enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the United States Air Force; he was stationed throughout the country as a nuclear and missile operations officer and finished his career at the Pentagon, having earned the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, George Shamer worked as a senior analyst at Technology Research Corporation and as a real estate agent for Long & Foster; and
WHEREAS, working to strengthen and enhance the Prince William County community, George Shamer also offered his time and leadership to the Prince William County Industrial Development Authority, Prince William County Housing Advisory Board, Prince William Chamber of Commerce, Flory Small Business Center, and Lake Ridge Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, George Shamer enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of All Saints' Church in Woodbridge; and
WHEREAS, George Shamer will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Sheryl; her children, Daniel, Ruth, Joshua, and Matthew, and their families; his son, John, and his family; 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 Colonel George P. Shamer II, USAF, Ret., a patriotic veteran and a respected community leader in Prince William County; 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 Colonel George P. Shamer II, USAF, Ret., as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
