Bill Text: VA HR503 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Ella Jane Cantrell Mullins.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-15 - Bill text as passed House (HR503ER) [HR503 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR503-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Ella Jane Cantrell Mullins, a successful entrepreneur and vibrant member of the Wise County community, died on January 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a native of Pound and a lifelong resident of Wise County, Ella Jane Mullins brought joy to countless friends and neighbors through her ever-present smile, quick wit, and unfailing kindness; and
WHEREAS, Ella Jane Mullins was best known for her delicious home-cooked meals and caring hospitality; she was the co-owner of the Windjammer restaurant in her hometown, worked as a cook at a local jail, and operated a concession stand at the annual VA-KY District Fair; and
WHEREAS, a loving and supportive wife and mother, Ella Jane Mullins touched countless lives across the region through her grace and generosity; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Shelcy, Ella Jane Mullins will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Gretta, Carol, Kathy, Shelcy, Jr., and Nancy, and their families, and by numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Ella Jane Cantrell Mullins; 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 Ella Jane Cantrell Mullins as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for her memory.