Bill Text: VA SJR118 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Anthony Eugene Hamilton.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-02-21 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ118ER) [SJR118 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2022-SJR118-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Anthony Eugene Hamilton, an honorable veteran and beloved member of the Richmond community, died on January 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Anthony "Tony" Hamilton was born and raised in Staunton and graduated from the former Robert E. Lee High School, where he was a standout athlete in baseball, basketball, football, and track; and
WHEREAS, Tony Hamilton next attended the Virginia Military Institute from 1974 to 1979, during which time he ran track and played football, earned a bachelor's degree in economics, and became the first African American student body president in school history; and
WHEREAS, Tony Hamilton moved to Richmond following graduation, where he raised his family and built his career, ultimately retiring as a network operations consultant with MasterCard; and
WHEREAS, Tony Hamilton admirably dedicated 10 years in service to the country as a company commander with the United States Army Reserve; and
WHEREAS, guided by his faith, Tony Hamilton enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Cross Keys Baptist Church in Florissant, Missouri, where he served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his father, Alphonso, Tony Hamilton will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 37 years, Cassandra; his children, Tory, Martin, Stephen, Joel, and Hope, and their families; his mother, Catherine; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Anthony Eugene Hamilton; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Anthony Eugene Hamilton as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
