Bill Text: VA HR221 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of William Joseph Connelly.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-22 - Bill text as passed House (HR221ER) [HR221 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2013-HR221-Enrolled.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 221 Celebrating the life of William Joseph Connelly.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 22, 2013

WHEREAS, William Joseph Connelly, a hardworking businessman, dedicated public servant, and respected member of the Richmond community, died on February 12, 2013; and

WHEREAS, William "Bill" Connelly graduated from Benedictine High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; during high school, he worked as a reporter for the Associated Press; and

WHEREAS, Bill Connelly honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War; he was also deeply dedicated to protecting the people of the Commonwealth through his service as a Virginia State Trooper; and

WHEREAS, Bill Connelly used his keen business sense as the award-winning sales manager of a lumber company and later as the chief financial officer for two other companies; he was a considerate man and often shared his business and financial expertise with friends; and

WHEREAS, Bill Connelly served the public as a senior consultant for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and was an admired mentor to many VDOT employees; and

WHEREAS, an accomplished amateur boxer, Bill Connelly participated in a Golden Gloves boxing tournament; and

WHEREAS, Bill Connelly will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; daughters, Leslie and Lisa, and their families; and many other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of William Joseph Connelly, a successful businessman, a respected public servant, and a true gentleman in the City of Richmond; 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 Joseph Connelly as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.