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2008 SESSION
WHEREAS, Harry Randolph Wade of Axton, a beloved and respected citizen, community supporter, and businessman, died on April 12, 2007; and
WHEREAS, born on May 11, 1937, in Martinsville, Randolph Wade was the son of the late Rachael Goard and Harry Clifton Wade; and
WHEREAS, a hardworking entrepreneur and tradesman, Randolph Wade was the immensely successful co-owner and president of H. C. Wade Sheet Metal Works, Inc., and the owner of Wade Properties in Martinsville, as well as the co-owner of Wade Sheet Metal Corporation in Thomasville, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, always ready to help his fellow residents in need in the community, Randolph Wade was an enthusiastic and active member of the Martinsville Jaycees for many years; and
WHEREAS, a great mentor of young people and advocate for quality education in the public schools, Randolph Wade served as the vice-chairman of the Henry County School Board for more than 18 years; and
WHEREAS, Randolph Wade was a faithful member and deacon of the County Line Christian Church and participated in the church’s many missions in the community; and
WHEREAS, Randolph Wade will be fondly remembered for his devotion to his family, especially his 11 cherished grandchildren, and greatly missed by his wife Ruth; his children Randie, Lele, Katy, and Chip and their wonderful families; his sister Rebecca and brothers Charles and James; and his many friends in the Martinsville area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of an outstanding citizen of Virginia, Harry Randolph Wade; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Harry Randolph Wade as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.