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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 454
Celebrating the life of the Honorable Glenn Brooks McClanan, Sr.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2012
Agreed to by the Senate, March 7, 2012

 

WHEREAS, the Honorable Glenn Brooks McClanan, Sr., a distinguished attorney and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, died on January 26, 2012; and

WHEREAS, a native of Virginia Beach, Glenn McClanan graduated from Kempsville High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College, and received a law degree from the University of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated attorney respected for his knowledge of the law and commitment to his clients, Glenn McClanan practiced law for several decades and made numerous contributions to his profession through membership in various bar associations; and

WHEREAS, Glenn McClanan began his long career of public service to the Commonwealth in 1972 and represented all or parts of the City of Virginia Beach for nearly two decades as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates; and

WHEREAS, a conscientious legislator, Glenn McClanan served as chair of the Agriculture Committee and as a member of the General Laws Committee; Corporations, Insurance and Banking Committee; and Interstate Cooperation Committee; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Glenn McClanan provided visionary leadership as he championed legislation to protect consumers and the environment and encouraged wise planning to ensure an adequate water supply for the Virginia Beach area; and

WHEREAS, committed to the prosperity and well-being of his hometown, Glenn McClanan took an active role in civic and community affairs, serving as the former president of the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations and Princess Anne Plaza Civic League and as an active member of the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music, Virginia Beach Sports Club, Kempsville Ruritan Club, and Masonic Lodge #25; and

WHEREAS, as a youth, Glenn McClanan participated in 4-H and its International Farm Youth Exchange program; through the program, he met his wife, Reba, and together they traveled to over 50 countries gaining valuable insight into other cultures and peoples; and

WHEREAS, early in his career, Glenn McClanan worked for the United States Atomic Energy Commission, traveling to schools across the country presenting programs on the benefits and peacetime uses of atomic energy; and

WHEREAS, an influential citizen of Virginia Beach, Glenn McClanan served the City and the Commonwealth with great integrity; and

WHEREAS, Glenn McClanan leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Reba; children, Anne, Glenn, Jr., and Martin, and their families; numerous other family members and friends; and colleagues on both sides of the aisle; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of an admired public servant, the Honorable Glenn Brooks McClanan, Sr.; 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 the Honorable Glenn Brooks McClanan, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s abiding respect for his memory.