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2014 SESSION
14103263DWHEREAS, Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., a respected public servant and devoted educator in Rustburg, died on December 24, 2013; and
WHEREAS, born in Washington, D.C., Hugh Pendleton graduated from New London Academy in Bedford County; he earned a bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College in 1958 and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia in 1967; and
WHEREAS, in 1958, Hugh Pendleton began his career as a teacher at Rustburg High School, where he went on to serve as the assistant principal, the athletic director, and a coach; he served as the principal of Leesville Road Elementary School for two years before returning to Rustburg High School as the principal; and
WHEREAS, dedicated to the students of Rustburg High School, Hugh Pendleton served as the principal for almost 30 years; in recognition of his exceptional leadership, the Hugh T. Pendleton Scholarship Award and the Hugh T. Pendleton Athletic Complex were named in his honor; and
WHEREAS, elected to the Campbell County Board of Supervisors in 1989, Hugh Pendleton worked diligently to better the community for six terms; he provided his wise leadership as the vice chair for three terms and the chair for three terms; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton also donated his time and talents as a past president of the Rustburg Ruritan Club, where he was named Ruritan of the Year; in 1989, he received the Rustburg Ruritan Citizen of the Year Award for his many contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton was passionate about athletics, always supporting his beloved Rustburg High School Red Devils; between 1972 and 1997, he held various positions in the Virginia High School League, receiving many awards and accolades for his service; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community at Rustburg United Methodist Church, where he held several leadership positions; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his devoted wife of 52 years, Emily; children, Laura and John, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., a public servant, an educator, and a pillar of the Rustburg community; 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 Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.