WHEREAS, Pablo Teodoro III, owner of the Great Harvest Bread Company in Warrenton and a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and member of his community, died on July 19, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Pablo Teodoro devoted the first 22 years of his career to working for a car dealership, but ultimately found his true calling in the world of sustainable food and agriculture; and

WHEREAS, after foraying into farming and establishing a popular farmers market in Warrenton, Pablo Teodoro opened a Great Harvest Bread Company franchise on Main Street in Warrenton in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Pablo Teodoro's vocation as a baker aligned with his passion for nurturing and caring for others, and his Great Harvest Bread Company grew over the years into a thriving and supportive gathering place; and

WHEREAS, Pablo Teodoro's charitable and benevolent spirit could not be extinguished even in the most difficult times; as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted food supply chains and livelihoods, his Great Harvest Bread Company baked and donated approximately 30,000 loaves of bread to support the community, while free loaves of bread were always made available at his store to those in need; and

WHEREAS, Pablo Teodoro's influence extended beyond his businesses, as his mentorship of his staff, advocacy for causes important to him, and support for various local events and organizations left a positive and indelible impression on many; and

WHEREAS, Pablo Teodoro will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving fiancée, Brittany; his children, Pablo IV, Joshua, Sarah, and Abigail, and their families; his parents, Patricia and Pablo, Jr.; 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 Pablo Teodoro III, a treasured member of the Warrenton community whose kind, generous, and joyous nature left a lasting and meaningful impact on countless lives; 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 Pablo Teodoro III as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.