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

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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-Introduced.html

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 377 Offered February 23, 2015 Commending David Stuart Buchanan, Sr. ---------- Patrons-- Ruff; Delegate: Wright ----------

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 also 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.