Bill Text: VA HJR269 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Maxie Lee Broaddus.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-02-18 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ269ER) [HJR269 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-HJR269-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 269
Celebrating the life of Maxie Lee Broaddus.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 12, 2016
Agreed to by the Senate, February 18, 2016

WHEREAS, Maxie Lee Broaddus of Caroline County, a successful farmer, business person, role model, friend, person of great faith, and devoted father and grandfather, died on December 31, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Maxie Broaddus was born and spent his entire life in Caroline County; he was a fourth-generation farmer and lived at Airy Hill Farm, which has been in his family for more than 100 years; and

WHEREAS, at a young age, Maxie Broaddus became the sole operator of his family's farm; he was a self-taught farmer and worked very hard for many years to continue the operation; and

WHEREAS, when Maxie Broaddus assumed responsibility for the farm, it encompassed 650 acres; from the beginning he carefully saved and invested his profits—year by year investing in small acreages or a new piece of equipment; and

WHEREAS, Maxie Broaddus was honest and trusting, often completing transactions with a handshake; at the time of his death, he farmed 7,000 acres across three counties and was in charge of one of the most sprawling farming operations in the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Maxie Broaddus, who was a good friend to many people, was an eager student of agriculture and readily listened to the advice others gave him; he loved the land, was proud of his work, readily embracing new technology and more efficient methods of operation; and

WHEREAS, Maxie Broaddus gave generously of his time and talents, and his community is better for it; he was a role model to many people, loved being around children, and made many donations to community organizations—often anonymously; and

WHEREAS, Maxie Broaddus walked in faith every day of his life and woke up each morning certain in that knowledge; he was a member of Salem Baptist Church, where he enjoyed fellowship and worship; and

WHEREAS, additionally, Maxie Broaddus was well-known as the operator of the "Walking Tall" monster truck, often exhibiting it at agricultural fairs, competitions, and church events; children flocked to see the truck, and his motto was "It's all about the kids"; and

WHEREAS, Maxie Broaddus will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his daughters, Mindy, Jessica, and Danni, and their families; mother, Pat; brother, Mike; and many other family members, friends, and neighbors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Maxie Lee Broaddus of Caroline County, a successful and hardworking farmer, generous friend and neighbor, and a devoted father and grandfather; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Maxie Lee Broaddus as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.

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