WHEREAS, Mark Alexander McQuinn, an active member of the Richmond community, died on May 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mark Alexander "Buster" McQuinn grew up in Richmond and attended Richmond Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, a talented athlete, Buster McQuinn was offered a basketball scholarship to Virginia Commonwealth University and once placed ninth out of more than 100 participants in a slam dunk contest sponsored by professional basketball player Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon; and

WHEREAS, Buster McQuinn worked as a barber and enjoyed using his artistic abilities to ensure his clients left with the perfect haircut; and

WHEREAS, Buster McQuinn was well known for his magnetic smile and joyful personality; he was an engaging conversationalist and relished every opportunity to meet new people and learn about and debate a wide range of subjects; and

WHEREAS, Buster McQuinn was a skilled community handyman and cared for many elderly members of his community by helping with chores around their homes; and

WHEREAS, Buster McQuinn enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of New Bridge Baptist Church, where he sang in the men's choir; and

WHEREAS, Buster McQuinn will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Mark Alexander McQuinn; 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 Mark Alexander McQuinn as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.