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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 449 Offered March 3, 2014 Celebrating the life of Bobby Gene Tignor. ---------- Patron-- Helsel ----------

WHEREAS, Bobby Gene Tignor of Poquoson, a devoted husband and father who possessed a deep generosity of spirit and was a beloved member of the Poquoson community, died on February 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a native of Caroline County, Bobby Tignor moved to Poquoson when he was 19; he worked for the shipyard in Newport News for 38 years, retiring in 1996 as general foreman; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Tignor was known for his strong work ethic, selfless acts of kindness, and devotion to the less fortunate; he helped start Poquoson Helping Hands, which repairs, renovates, and rebuilds homes for less fortunate families in the area; and

WHEREAS, throughout his life, Bobby Tignor touched many people with his generosity and selflessness; he brought good to many residents of Poquoson with his unfailing kindness, honesty, and compassion; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Tignor, who was a familiar sight on his tractor, was known for the bounty he grew in his garden; he loved working in the fields and tending his crops; and

WHEREAS, in his life and in his deeds, Bobby Tignor was a role model to all who knew him; he leaves a legacy of hard work, determination, integrity, and love for all people; and

WHEREAS, Bobby Tignor will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Pearl; his sons, Mike and Barry, and their families; and many 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 Bobby Gene Tignor of Poquoson, a devoted husband and father who possessed a deep generosity of spirit and was a beloved member of the Poquoson 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 Bobby Gene Tignor as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.