WHEREAS, Frederick William Holland, Jr., a hardworking farmer and highly admired member of the New Church and Accomack County communities, died on January 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, born in Salisbury, Maryland, Frederick "Fred" Holland attended Broadwater Academy and studied agriculture in Delaware before joining the family farming business, W.T. Holland & Sons; and

WHEREAS, Fred Holland subsequently became a part owner of W.T. Holland & Sons, and was an active leader in the agricultural community as vice chair of the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District for 17 years; and

WHEREAS, Fred Holland was a former member of the board of directors of Hartley Hall Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center and a longtime member and trustee of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 1624, both in Pocomoke City, Maryland; and

WHEREAS, Fred Holland enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of Salem United Methodist Church, serving as a trustee for many years; and

WHEREAS, Fred Holland was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor activities, and he relished every opportunity to spend time with his beloved family; and

WHEREAS, Fred Holland will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 34 years, Lori; his daughters, Olivia, Miranda, and Claire; his parents, Freddie and Charlotte; 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 Frederick William Holland, Jr., a respected farmer in Accomack County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Frederick William Holland, Jr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.