Bill Text: VA HR587 | 2020 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of David Howard Evans.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-09-04 - Bill text as passed House (HR587ER) [HR587 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HR587-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, David Howard Evans, founder of La Prima Food Group and a beloved member of the Mount Vernon community, died on August 9, 2020; and
WHEREAS, raised in Columbus, Ohio, David "Dave" Howard Evans attended Eastmoor High School, where he played football alongside two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin; and
WHEREAS, Dave Evans graduated from Miami University of Ohio and began his career as a certified public accountant, becoming a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and specializing in restaurant management, real estate development, and retail operations; and
WHEREAS, with his past experience as a certified public accountant, Dave Evans co-founded 1001 Restaurant Corporation, now known as La Prima Food Group, building the company into one of the largest catering firms in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, Dave Evans was dedicated to the well-being of his hundreds of employees, ensuring everyone earned a living wage, received quality health care, and had the opportunity to grow in their careers; as a result of this dedication, many employees would stay with the company for decades, a rare occurrence in the food service industry; and
WHEREAS, guided by Dave Evans' commitment to sustainable agriculture and other environmental causes, La Prima Food Group became distinguished throughout the region as a leading eco-friendly company; and
WHEREAS, through his work with Good Shepherd Housing and United Community, Dave Evans was instrumental in convening partners to secure affordable housing and other support for vulnerable families; and
WHEREAS, Dave Evans supported local businesses and the economic prosperity of his community as a board member of the Mount Vernon–Lee Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, a passionate baseball fan who supported his daughters in everything they pursued, Dave Evans was longtime treasurer of the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association and assisted as a softball coach, groundskeeper, and league manager for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, both a board member and benefactor of the Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Dave Evans furthered the independent school's commitments to the natural world, environmental learning, and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Dave Evans will be dearly remembered and fondly missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Teresa; his children, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Madeline, 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 David Howard Evans, a man of great integrity and an unwavering supporter of his family, friends, and all of those in need; 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 David Howard Evans as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.