WHEREAS, James Kenneth Timmons, a respected businessman and developer whose projects transformed the greater Richmond metropolitan area, died on March 10, 2013; and

WHEREAS, a native of South Carolina, James Kenneth (Ken) Timmons interrupted his undergraduate studies as the nation entered World War II and joined in the war effort; and

WHEREAS, as a lieutenant in the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Ken Timmons earned a Bronze Star for his work under enemy fire to help build the first pontoon bridge across the Rhine River; and

WHEREAS, after his distinguished military service, Ken Timmons returned to South Carolina and earned a bachelor's degree from Clemson University; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons remained active in the United States Army Reserves and, during the Korean War era, assisted in efforts to build an airfield in Greenland; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons worked briefly for the Texas Department of Transportation before relocating to Richmond, where he founded J. K. Timmons & Associates with three employees in 1953; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the greater Richmond metropolitan area through his involvement in such projects as the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Innsbrook, Swift Creek Reservoir, Chesterfield Airport, West Creek Business Park, Interstate 64 through Richmond, and Richmond International Raceway; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons took pride in creating comfortable homes and welcoming communities that families continue to enjoy today, including Salisbury, West End Manor, Brandermill, Woodlake, Reed's Landing, River Oaks, and Greywalls; and

WHEREAS, a charter member of the Engineers Club, Ken Timmons earned the respect of his colleagues and associates for his commitment to quality work and outstanding customer service; and

WHEREAS, in 1989, Ken Timmons retired from J. K. Timmons & Associates, now known as Timmons; he continued to lead Reed's Landing Development Corporation until 2009; and

WHEREAS, an active member of the community, Ken Timmons generously gave of his time and talents as a board member to such organizations as Virginia Commonwealth University, Collegiate School, Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Bank of Powhatan, and the YMCA of Greater Richmond; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons remained true to his alma mater through his membership in and service as president of the Richmond chapter of the Clemson University Alumni Association; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons was a charter member of Salisbury Presbyterian Church and worked to establish the Willow Oaks Country Club, Salisbury Country Club, and the Foundry Golf Club; and

WHEREAS, an avid outdoorsman, Ken Timmons hunted, fished, golfed, and spent countless enjoyable hours at his beloved Greyfield Farm raising cattle and growing roses, vegetables, and other crops; and

WHEREAS, a visionary leader, Ken Timmons helped forge new communities and business developments throughout the greater Richmond metropolitan area that residents and visitors continue to enjoy today; and

WHEREAS, Ken Timmons will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 64 years, Marian; children, Christopher, James, Jr., and Jeffrey, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of an admired citizen of the Commonwealth, James Kenneth Timmons; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of James Kenneth Timmons as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.