Bill Text: VA HJR593 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of William Burford Warrick.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-01-28 - Agreed to by Senate [HJR593 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HJR593-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, William Burford Warrick of Williamsburg, a highly admired spiritual leader who served the community for more than 30 years, died on June 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, William "Bill" Warrick grew up in Blakely, Georgia, where he graduated from Early County High School as class valedictorian, and continued his education at Auburn University, becoming a lifelong Francophile while earning a bachelor's degree in French language; and
WHEREAS, while at Auburn University, Bill Warrick joined the local chapter of the nonprofit outreach organization Campus Crusade for Christ, now known as Cru; he subsequently pursued a career with the organization after graduating from Trinity Theological Seminary with a master of divinity degree; and
WHEREAS, Bill Warrick met his beloved wife, Lindy, while working for Campus Crusade for Christ in Texas, and the couple were later chosen to start a new chapter of the organization at The College of William and Mary; and
WHEREAS, Bill Warrick joined the Williamsburg Community Chapel and served his fellow Williamsburg residents over the course of three decades in many capacities, including senior pastor; he received the Sixth Man Award for his work with The College of William and Mary basketball team and hosted a popular Friday afternoon Bible study program for students; and
WHEREAS, more recently, Bill Warrick had served as the head of Williamsburg Fellowship, a chapter of Fellowship International, for seven years; and
WHEREAS, Bill Warrick gained a reputation as a trusted mentor and friend whose door was always open, and even during his long struggle against colon cancer, he gave generously of his time to continue to meet with and support members of the congregation in need; and
WHEREAS, Bill Warrick will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Lindy; his daughters, Laura, Molly, and Kate, and their families; and numerous 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 William Burford Warrick, a leader in the Williamsburg community who touched countless lives through his generosity and wise spiritual counsel; 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 William Burford Warrick as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
