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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 808 Celebrating the life of James Marshall Smith.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 30, 2009 Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2009

 

WHEREAS, James (Jim) Marshall Smith of Dale City, a respected citizen and sophomore at James Madison University, died, along with his loving mother, Jean, on December 19, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Jim Smith was born to Jean Claire and Richard H. Smith III and was one of four siblings; and

WHEREAS, an inspirational, passionate, and fun-loving young man to be around, Jim Smith attended C. D. Hylton High School, where he was active in the choral department as a Troubadour, an honored vocal ensemble group, and was a leader on the wrestling team; and

WHEREAS, Jim Smith went on to attend James Madison University, where his love of music led him to become a member of the all-male a cappella group, Exit 245, and to play bass for numerous student productions; and

WHEREAS, a loyal and caring friend, brother, and son, Jim Smith was loved by his many friends; girlfriend, Emily; and family members; and

WHEREAS, Jim Smith will be fondly remembered for his kind and generous nature and will be greatly missed by his father, Richard; his sister, Sarah, and brothers, Connor and Liam; and many friends and admirers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine young man and respected citizen, James Marshall Smith; 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 James Marshall Smith as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.