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14104121D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 463
Offered March 3, 2014
Celebrating the life of R. K. Mast.
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Patrons-- Cline; Senator: Deeds
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WHEREAS, R. K. Mast, a respected entrepreneur from Rockbridge Baths, died on October 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, a native of Sugar Grove, North Carolina, R. K. Mast served his country in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Battle of Okinawa, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, possessing a tireless work ethic, R. K. Mast spent many years as a cattle farmer, chartered the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department, was the former owner and promoter of the Natural Bridge Speedway, and served as the owner and operator of Davis Motor Company; and

WHEREAS, R. K. Mast was also involved in numerous entrepreneurial endeavors, including multiple service stations, Mast Milling Company, and Mast Brothers Trucking; and

WHEREAS, a man of faith, R. K. Mast was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Helen, R. K. Mast will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Richard and Helena, 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 a respected entrepreneur and member of the Rockbridge Baths community, R. K. Mast; 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 R. K. Mast as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.