Bill Text: VA HJR463 | 2014 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of R. K. Mast.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-03-08 - Introduced bill reprinted 14104121D [HJR463 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR463-Introduced.html
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14104121D WHEREAS, R. K. Mast, a respected entrepreneur from Rockbridge Baths, died October 16, 2013; and WHEREAS, a native of Sugar Grove, North Carolina, R. K. Mast served his country in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Battle of Okinawa, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart; and WHEREAS, possessing a tireless work ethic, R. K. Mast spent many years as a cattle farmer, chartered the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department, was the former owner and promoter of the Natural Bridge Speedway, and served as the owner and operator of Davis Motor Company; and WHEREAS, R. K. Mast was also involved in numerous entrepreneurial endeavors, including multiple service stations, Mast Milling Company, and Mast Brothers Trucking; and WHEREAS, a man of faith, R. K. Mast was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Helen, R. K. Mast will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Richard and Helena, and their families; and many other family members and friends; 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 a respected entrepreneur and member of the Rockbridge Baths community, R. K. Mast; 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 R. K. Mast as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
