Bill Text: VA SR613 | 2024 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Bradford Windley Phillips.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-13 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR613ER) [SR613 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2024-SR613-Enrolled.html

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 613
Celebrating the life of Bradford Windley Phillips.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, May 13, 2024

 

WHEREAS, Bradford Windley Phillips, a distinguished attorney who made numerous contributions to the Hampton community through his commitment to civic engagement and servant leadership, died on April 10, 2024; and

WHEREAS, after growing up in Ashland, Bradford "Carter" Phillips earned a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg University and a law degree from Campbell University in North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Carter Phillips was passionate about law and served his clients with great integrity and dedication, specializing in criminal matters and juvenile and domestic relations cases; and

WHEREAS, over the course of his career, Carter Phillips worked for the Peninsula Legal Aid Center, Inc., was an associate in the office of Walter C. Whitt, Jr., P.C., and established The Law Office of Carter Phillips in Hampton, where he had lived since 1990; and

WHEREAS, Carter Phillips was an advocate for justice and the democratic process and volunteered his time and talents to enhance the quality of life for all of his fellow Hampton residents; he served as a longtime member and former chair of the Hampton Democratic Committee; and

WHEREAS, Carter Phillips enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, outside of his career and community service, Carter Phillips was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and never missed a game; and

WHEREAS, Carter Phillips will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Terri; his son, John, and his family; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Bradford Windley Phillips, a respected attorney and community leader in Hampton; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Bradford Windley Phillips as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.

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