WHEREAS, Joseph Brisco Dellinger, a respected community leader in the Shenandoah Valley, died on September 16, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a native of Shenandoah County, Brisco Dellinger graduated from Broadway High School and served his country as member of the United States Army during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, for many years, Brisco Dellinger served the residents of Rockingham County as commissioner of the revenue; and
WHEREAS, Brisco Dellinger also volunteered his time and leadership with the Chimney Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9660 and the Broadway Timberville Ruritan Club; and
WHEREAS, Brisco Dellinger enjoyed fellowship and worship with the Broadway community at Linville Creek Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, Brisco Dellinger is fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 64 years, Janet; his children, Joseph and Elizabeth, and their families; 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 Joseph Brisco Dellinger; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Joseph Brisco Dellinger as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.