Bill Text: VA HR394 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Robert C. Williams, Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-10 - Bill text as passed House (HR394ER) [HR394 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HR394-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Robert C. Williams, Sr., a decorated veteran and a man of deep and abiding faith who made many contributions to the Emporia community, died on February 4, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Robert Williams attended schools in Greensville County and graduated from the Hampton Institute; he joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation as a member of the United States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Robert Williams was a member of one of the few African American troops to participate in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, and later in life he was awarded France's prestigious Legion of Honor for his unique role in liberating the country from Nazi occupation; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Robert Williams joined Salem Baptist Church, where he served as chair of the Deacon Board for more than 50 years and taught Sunday school, among many other activities and ministries; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, Salem Baptist Church recognized Robert Williams for his 25 years of service to the Senior Choir, and the congregation celebrates the fourth Sunday of each January as Robert C. Williams, Sr., Day in honor of his many contributions to the church and the community; and
WHEREAS, Robert Williams served his fellow residents as a loyal employee of the United States Postal Service for many years, and he also worked at Sears Roebuck and Belco Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Robert Williams volunteered his time and wise leadership to the community as a member of the local Ruritan Club, American Legion Post 151, and as a lifetime member of the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his beloved wife, Dora, and one son, James, Robert Williams will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Ethel, Jeannette, Doretha, Robert, Jr., Daniel, and Glendale, 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 Robert C. Williams, Sr., a patriotic veteran and a devout member of the Emporia community; 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 Robert C. Williams, Sr., as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
