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14105454D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 462
Offered March 3, 2014
Celebrating the life of T. David Grist.
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Patrons-- Cline; Senator: Deeds
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WHEREAS, T. David Grist of Lexington, a devoted husband and father, a man of faith, and an esteemed bank president who was a respected and kind friend to many people and who gave generously of his time and talents to the community, died on February 23, 2014; and

WHEREAS, David Grist was a lifelong resident of Lexington; he graduated from Lexington High School and earned degrees from James Madison University and Louisiana State University; and

WHEREAS, banking was David Grist’s career; he worked for many local banks throughout his life, starting at First National Exchange Bank; he is remembered for the personal interest he took in his customers—he telephoned many of them on their birthdays each year to offer best wishes; and

WHEREAS, in 2009, David Grist was named founding president and chief executive officer of CornerStone Bank; during his tenure, the bank’s assets greatly increased and the number of full-time employees rose from eight to 27; and

WHEREAS, as a community banker, David Grist was a strong supporter of many area organizations; he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which in 2013 named him Business Individual of the Year; he also served on the board of the Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity and the Lexington Police Department Foundation and was active in other organizations; and

WHEREAS, a man of faith, David Grist worshipped at Manly Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on various church committees; he is remembered for his positive nature, concern for others, love of family, pursuit of excellence, and courageous spirit; and

WHEREAS, David Grist will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Sharon; daughter, Hunter; parents, Joe and Roberta; 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 T. David Grist of Lexington, a devoted husband and father, a man of faith, and an esteemed bank president who was a respected and kind friend to many people and who gave generously of his time and talents to the 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 T. David Grist as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.