Bill Text: VA SJR158 | 2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Celebrating the life of John J. Rice.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-28 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ158ER) [SJR158 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2022-SJR158-Enrolled.html

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 158
Celebrating the life of John J. Rice.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, February 24, 2022
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 28, 2022

 

WHEREAS, John J. Rice, a respected veteran and a highly admired attorney who served communities in Hampton Roads and on the Virginia Peninsula, died on February 6, 2022; and

WHEREAS, born in Richmond, John "Jack" Rice was the son of a United States Navy officer and lived throughout the United States in his youth, gaining a lifelong appreciation for the great outdoors on numerous hunting, fishing, and camping trips around the country; and

WHEREAS, Jack Rice earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond and a master's degree and law degree from The College of William and Mary; he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and later rose to the rank of captain in the United States Army Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Jack Rice practiced law in Williamsburg, Newport News, and throughout Hampton Roads for 41 years and was well known by colleagues for his intelligence and sharp wit; and

WHEREAS, Jack Rice touched countless lives as a longtime associate professor at Hampton University, where he taught business law and inspired young men and women to achieve their fullest potential; and

WHEREAS, outside of his career, Jack Rice enjoyed riding his Tennessee Walking Horse and spending time with family and friends at his farm, Woodfield; and

WHEREAS, Jack Rice will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Linda; his sons, John and James, and their families; and many 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 John J. Rice; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of John J. Rice as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.

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