Bill Text: VA HR327 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Herbert Evan Fleshman, Sr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-08 - Agreed to by House [HR327 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2021-HR327-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 327 Offered February 3, 2021 Celebrating the life of Herbert Evan Fleshman, Sr. ---------- Patron-- Fariss ----------

WHEREAS, Herbert Evan Fleshman, Sr., a highly admired leader who served many people in Appomattox County and Lynchburg, died on March 11, 2010; and

WHEREAS, a native of Appomattox, Evan Fleshman graduated from Carver-Price High School in 1951, holding class office in several of its organizations; and

WHEREAS, upon graduation, Evan Fleshman enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country with honor and dignity for 20 years; after returning home, he worked at what is now RR Donnelley for 16 years and at J. Crew for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Evan Fleshman was one of the founders of Carver-Price Alumni Association, Inc., and the Carver-Price Legacy Museum, Inc., becoming involved in many such projects as treasurer; and

WHEREAS, Evan Fleshman was a devoted member of the Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church, serving in many capacities, including as president of the Men's Ministry, president of the Usher Ministry, church treasurer, and chairman of the Trustee Ministry; and

WHEREAS, Evan Fleshman was a member of the NAACP, chaplain of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9855, and a member of the American Legion Post 104 in Appomattox County; and

WHEREAS, preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Mary, and his daughter, Florence having died since his death, Evan Fleshman will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Herbert, Jr., Raymond, Herma, and Bernice, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Herbert Evan Fleshman, Sr.; 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 Herbert Evan Fleshman, Sr., as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.