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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 27 Offered January 8, 2014 Prefiled January 6, 2014 Commending Parker's Grocery. ---------- Patrons-- Morris and Ingram ----------

WHEREAS, Parker’s Grocery, a full-service general store in Hopewell, proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary of serving the local community in 2013; and

WHEREAS, after returning from serving his country in the United States Army, Henry D. Parker, Jr., opened Parker’s Grocery in 1963; and

WHEREAS, three years later, Parker’s Grocery faced a devastating fire, but local community members came together and helped rebuild the store in just 14 days; and

WHEREAS, Parker’s Grocery customers, most of whom are known by name, can find a wide array of goods on the shelves to meet their needs, ranging from milk to items such as welding caps; and

WHEREAS, Parker’s Grocery customers who come to get gas receive full service, with their gas pumped and windshields washed by dedicated employees; and

WHEREAS, numerous young people in the community have had their first jobs at Parker’s Grocery, gaining valuable experience and learning about the importance of treating others as they would like to be treated, customer service, and honesty; and

WHEREAS, known for its outstanding service, Parker’s Grocery has been a vital part of the local community for the past half-century; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Parker’s Grocery hereby be commended on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Henry D. Parker, Jr., owner of Parker’s Grocery, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ congratulations and admiration for its dedication to serving the community.