Bill Text: VA HR740 | 2022 | 1st Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of the Honorable Joseph Howard Holleman, Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-06-17 - Bill text as passed House (HR740ER) [HR740 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-HR740-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, the Honorable Joseph Howard Holleman, Jr., a distinguished former Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates, died on May 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, a native of Isle of Wight County, Joseph Holleman graduated from Surry High School and continued his education at Hargrave Military Academy and the University of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Holleman joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Army Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Holleman was inspired to pursue a life of public service by his father, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and was elected to three terms on the Surry Town Council; and
WHEREAS, in 1946, Joseph Holleman began working as an enrolling clerk for the Virginia House of Delegates during sessions of the General Assembly; he subsequently worked as a committee clerk and a minute clerk until 1970, when he was appointed as an assistant clerk; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Holleman became the Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1974 and served in that capacity for 17 years, offering his expertise to state lawmakers and playing a vital role in the modernization of the office; and
WHEREAS, as clerk, Joseph Holleman oversaw the computerization of the Virginia House of Delegates voting system, streamlined rules and procedures, and was instrumental in the renovation of the House Chamber; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Holleman volunteered his time and leadership to many civic and service organizations; he served as chair of the Surry County Chapter of the American Red Cross, post commander of the Surry American Legion, and master of Jefferson Lodge No. 65 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Ann, Joseph Holleman will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Susan, Penelope, Joseph III, Robert, David, Gary, and Timothy, and their families, and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of the Honorable Joseph Howard Holleman, Jr., a true Virginia gentlemen who left a legacy of contributions to the members of the Virginia House of Delegates during his tenure as clerk; 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 the Honorable Joseph Howard Holleman, Jr., as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.
