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2006 SPECIAL SESSION I
068574740WHEREAS, Joe Broderick of Locust Grove, a respected citizen and community benefactor, died on March 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Joe Broderick moved from Northern Virginia to settle in Locust Grove and quickly became a stalwart supporter of the community; and
WHEREAS, with endless enthusiasm and energy, Joe Broderick became a part-owner in the retail hardware store, Lake of the Woods Home Center, and joined the Lake of the Woods Rescue Squad; and
WHEREAS, possessing uncommon goodwill and concern for others, Joe Broderick did more during his rescue squad duties than respond to calls, he became involved with his fellow citizens in need; and
WHEREAS, Joe Broderick was a generous benefactor to everyone he met and a extraordinary mentor, especially to young people; and
WHEREAS, Joe Broderick sponsored youth baseball and soccer teams and touched the lives and fostered the well-being of countless children; and
WHEREAS, on a crusade of responsibility and caring, Joe Broderick was responsible for having a segment of road near his store on State Route 3, where many fatalities and numerous accidents occurred, straightened and improved by the Virginia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Joe Broderick cared deeply for people and encouraged young people to become involved with the Lake of the Woods Rescue Squad; he helped with EMT classes and was an RM29, who meticulously maintained the squad's vehicles and equipment; and
WHEREAS, a beneficent member of the community, Joe Broderick will be sorely missed by his loving family, his numerous friends and admirers, the residents of Locust Grove, and the members of the Lake of the Woods Church; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of an outstanding community volunteer and fine Virginian, Joe Broderick; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Joe Broderick as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.