Bill Text: VA SR2 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Wilson M. Goode.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-01-11 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR2ER) [SR2 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-SR2-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Wilson M. Goode, a beloved husband and father and an accomplished business and civic leader in the Chesapeake community, died on October 23, 2017; and
WHEREAS, born in Severn, North Carolina, Wilson Goode earned a bachelor's degree from Elizabeth City State University and a master's degree from Hampton University; a man of strong faith, he also attended Holy Light College of Bible in Portsmouth; and
WHEREAS, in a professional career that spanned over five decades, Wilson Goode brought his talents to a wealth of different fields including education, engineering, real estate development, and community advocacy; from 1984 until his retirement, he served as chief executive officer of Goode Construction, Inc., based in Chesapeake; and
WHEREAS, a natural leader who was often sought out for his wide-ranging expertise, Wilson Goode served on numerous boards and commissions; between 2003 and 2013, he sat on the board of directors for Virginia International Terminals, the Commonwealth's port operating company; and
WHEREAS, Wilson Goode will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Evelyn; his daughter, Denise, and her family; and many other family members, friends, and members of the Chesapeake community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Wilson M. Goode, a respected business and community leader in Chesapeake; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Wilson M. Goode as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.