Bill Text: VA SJR204 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Charles D. Curley, Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-14 - Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ204ER) [SJR204 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2010-SJR204-Introduced.html
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WHEREAS, Charles D. Curley, Jr., a respected citizen, an American hero, and an outstanding community supporter, died on December 11, 2009; and WHEREAS, a native of Richmond, Charles D. "Choo Choo" Curley, Jr., was born on September 3, 1921, the son of Anna Powers and Charles D. Curley, Sr., and the eldest of nine children; he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1940 and helped put several of his siblings through college though he himself did not attend; and WHEREAS, Charles Curley worked on several construction projects after graduation until in 1942 he was drafted into the United States Army; he attended the United States Army's Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant; and WHEREAS, during World War II, Charles Curley was a brave young rifle platoon leader in the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Indianhead Division" after its warrior battle insignia; and WHEREAS, a decorated hero, Major Curley received the French Legion of Honor for his service, France's highest award, designating membership in the Order of Chivalry established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802; and WHEREAS, after the war, Major Curley served in the 80th Infantry Reserve Division and ended his military career as a deputy chief of staff after serving 20 years; and WHEREAS, Charles Curley was married to his one and only love, Jane Engleman Curley, on September 25, 1948; and WHEREAS, in 1991, Major Curley wrote a book, How a Ninety-Day Wonder Survived the War, an intimate and detailed account of his unit's participation in the Battle of the Bulge and the assault and taking of Hill 192 in Normandy; and WHEREAS, Charles Curley retired from Kjellstrom & Lee, Inc., General Contractors, where he was a vice president and superintendent; and WHEREAS, devoted to his community, Charles Curley generously gave his time and expertise to many civic organizations, including as a board member of the St. Francis Home and as a former president of the National Railway Historical Society; and WHEREAS, Charles Curley was a faithful member of Saint Benedict Catholic Church and was active in the church's many missions in the community; and WHEREAS, after his retirement, Charles Curley enjoyed painting and became an accomplished artist, and he was a valued and beloved volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital; and WHEREAS, Charles Curley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children and their families, Carolyn Butler and husband, Pat; Aelise Noonan and husband, Tony; Charles III; Catherine Murphy and husband, Gee; and Lucy Swingle and husband, Mark; his grandchildren, Philip, Yvonne, Jane, Charlie, Lucas, and Colleen; his great-grandchildren, Devon and Brooks; and his numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of an American patriot and an outstanding Virginian, Charles D. Curley, Jr.; and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Charles D. Curley, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |
