Bill Text: VA HR452 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Curtis Montgomery.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-24 - Bill text as passed House (HR452ER) [HR452 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2017-HR452-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Curtis Montgomery, a decorated World War II veteran and lifelong resident of Glade Spring, died on February 14, 2017, at the age of 101; and
WHEREAS, the son of the late Frank and Laura Montgomery, Curtis "Duck" Montgomery lived in Glade Spring for all of his life, except for the four years he served in the United States Army in World War II; and
WHEREAS, Duck Montgomery served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in World War II and he received two Bronze Service Stars, Philippine Liberation Service Star, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal for his service; and
WHEREAS, an upstanding and active member of his community, Duck Montgomery retired from FMC Corporation in 1981; and
WHEREAS, Duck Montgomery was instrumental in organizing the Senior Citizens Center in Glade Spring and was a faithful deacon at First Baptist Plum Creek Church, where he was a member of the choir; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his wife, Mary V. Montgomery, and daughter, Mary E. Shazier, Duck Montgomery will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Paul, Delores, and Ronnie; his 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Curtis Montgomery, a decorated World War II veteran and lifelong resident of Glade Spring; 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 Curtis Montgomery as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
