Bill Text: VA SJR134 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Raymond Celester Crittenden, Jr.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-14 - Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ134ER) [SJR134 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2010-SJR134-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Raymond Celester Crittenden, Jr., a well-known and beloved educator, died on January 4, 2010; and WHEREAS, the son of Raymond C. Crittenden, Sr., and Rosa Cary Crittenden, Raymond Crittenden was born on December 7, 1926, in Richmond; and WHEREAS, a graduate of Armstrong High School, Raymond Crittenden received a bachelor's degree from Virginia State College and a master's degree from Indiana University; he completed postgraduate work at Hampton University and The College of William and Mary; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden proudly served his country in the military and military reserves from 1945 to 1950; and WHEREAS, a stellar athlete, Raymond Crittenden played varsity football and basketball in high school and was voted Best Male Athlete in 1944; in college, he started in every football and basketball game; lettered in football, basketball, and track; was an All-CIAA Conference football and basketball player; and held a 10-year record for most points scored in a basketball game; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden's exemplary professional career as an educator, coach, and school administrator with the Newport News Public School System spanned 50 years; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden served as a coach, mentor, and role model to students at Huntington High School, 1954–1969; an administrator at Denbigh and Warwick High Schools, 1969–1988; and Night Administrator for Continuing Education until 2004; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden worked diligently to inspire and mentor his students and athletes and took great pride in their accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden was a member of the Virginia State University Alumni Association, Indiana University Alumni Association, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and a former member of the Dochiki Civic and Social Club; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden received many awards and accolades for his accomplishments, including 2004 induction into the Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame; 1990 induction into the Virginia State University Sports Hall of Fame; 1988 Secondary School Administrator of the Year; 1980 Newport News Mayor's Youth Commission Award; 1980 STRIVE, Inc., Youth Service Award; 1967 Virginia Interscholastic Association District Basketball Coach of the Year; and 1961 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Man of the Year; and WHEREAS, a man of many interests, Raymond Crittenden also enjoyed traveling and his journeys took him throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Asia; and WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Raymond Crittenden is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, former member of the House of Delegates Flora Davis Crittenden, whom he supported and encouraged in all of her endeavors on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Raymond Crittenden will be sorely missed by his wife, Flora; their three children, Raymond, Thursa, and Alonzo, and their families; and his numerous friends and admirers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of a beloved educator and outstanding Virginian, Raymond Celester Crittenden, Jr.; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Raymond Celester Crittenden, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
