Bill Text: VA SJR377 | 2015 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending David Stuart Buchanan, Sr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-26 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ377ER) [SJR377 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2015-SJR377-Enrolled.html

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 377 Commending David Stuart Buchanan, Sr.   Agreed to by the Senate, February 25, 2015 Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 26, 2015  

WHEREAS, David Stuart Buchanan, Sr., a dedicated community leader and volunteer, has devoted his life to serving and supporting his fellow Mecklenburg County residents; and

WHEREAS, a native of Clarksville, Stuart Buchanan learned the value of hard work and responsibility while working at his father's construction company; he attended the University of Richmond and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Stuart Buchanan enjoyed a long and successful career with State Farm Insurance Company; he worked as an insurance agent in Clarksville, then opened a branch in Chase City, where he retired in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Stuart Buchanan is admired for his tireless community service; he has been active with Jaycees at local and state levels and was a former commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and a former chair of the Mecklenburg County Social Services Board; and

WHEREAS, Stuart Buchanan and his late daughter, Julie, helped construct the Clarksville Enrichment Complex, which now houses the Clarksville YMCA and a distance learning center; and

WHEREAS, Stuart Buchanan chaired the project to construct the Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial Monument; he drew plans, raised funds, and oversaw construction of the monument, which he personally cares for and maintains; and

WHEREAS, Stuart Buchanan and his wife, Marianne, have been married for 59 years and are the proud parents of Julie, who passed away in 2011, David, and Beth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend David Stuart Buchanan, Sr., a dedicated community leader and volunteer in Mecklenburg County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to David Stuart Buchanan, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his legacy of service to the community.