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2014 SESSION


SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 149
Celebrating the life of Patrick Charles Gantt.
 
Agreed to by the Senate, February 20, 2014
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2014
 

WHEREAS, Patrick Charles Gantt, a devoted College of William and Mary sports fan and an inspirational member of the Sandston community, died on November 12, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt, affectionately known as “PG,” joined the staff of The College of William and Mary football team as a volunteer in 1983; he diligently served the team for three years until he was hired as the full-time assistant equipment manager in 1986; and

WHEREAS, in 1986, following the Tribe’s historic victory over the University of Virginia Cavaliers, Patrick Gantt was paralyzed from the chest down after falling in a tragic accident; and

WHEREAS, displaying indomitable spirit, Patrick Gantt completed three years of physical rehabilitation and returned to The College of William and Mary, still a proud and devoted fan; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt remained a loyal supporter of the team for the rest of his life; he became a fixture on the sidelines and in the locker room, often sitting in on practices and coaches’ meetings and always offering encouragement and motivation to the members of the team; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt’s sister, Vickie, always made time to drive her brother to games, allowing him to be a part of the team, and Head Coach Jimmye Laycock designated a prime spot on the sidelines for him; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt proudly cheered on the Tribe when they again bested the Cavaliers in 2009, after which he received the game ball; today, the coaches’ suite in The College of William and Mary football center bears his name; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt is a fine example of the power of hope and courage in the face of adversity, and he remains a source of inspiration for people throughout the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt enjoyed being a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Richmond; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Gantt will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his sister, Vickie, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Patrick Charles Gantt, a lifelong supporter of The College of William and Mary athletics and an admired member of the Sandston community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Patrick Charles Gantt as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.