Bill Text: VA SR139 | 2023 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Linwood Linus Nelms, Jr.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-21 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR139ER) [SR139 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-SR139-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Linwood Linus Nelms, Jr., an esteemed banker and active and beloved member of the Chesapeake community, died on January 8, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms graduated from Oscar F. Smith High School, in what was formerly South Norfolk, in 1959, before earning a degree from what is today Old Dominion University; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms enjoyed a successful career in banking and finance, approaching his work with great passion and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms most recently served as a mortgage loan officer with C&F Mortgage Corporation, helping an untold number of individuals and families secure the homes of their dreams; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms formerly served as senior vice president first at the former Bank of Hampton Roads and later at Fulton Financial Corporation, where he worked tirelessly to meet the financial needs of his clients; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms gave generously of his time and talents to the Chesapeake community, serving as a trustee at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare from 1971 to 1989, as a commissioner with the Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority since 2007, and as a member of Chesapeake Jubilee, Inc., since 1988, which he also served as chair in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms was a valued member of the Khedive Shrine Center in Chesapeake and the South Norfolk Masonic Lodge No. 339 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for more than 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Linwood Nelms will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Nora; his children, Jennifer and Chris, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Linwood Linus Nelms, Jr., a cherished member of the Chesapeake community whose commitment to serving others touched countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Linwood Linus Nelms, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
