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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I

14200540D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5206
Offered September 15, 2014
Celebrating the life of Harry Lee Dull.
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Patrons-- Rasoul, Austin, Bell, Richard P., Campbell, Carr, Cole, Herring, Keam, Kory, Landes, Morrissey, Plum, Sickles, Simon, Spruill, Toscano, Tyler, Ward, Ware and Watts; Senators: Barker, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Hanger, Howell, Petersen, Ruff, Saslaw and Stosch
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WHEREAS, Harry Lee Dull, a proud veteran and a respected entrepreneur and community leader in Staunton, died on September 10, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Harry Dull honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning several decorations, including the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal; and

WHEREAS, possessed of an entrepreneurial spirit, Harry Dull served the community as the owner of Dull’s Catering for many years; he also worked to safeguard the lives and property of local residents as the vice president of Augusta County Fire and Rescue Company 11 Volunteer Services; and

WHEREAS, an admired labor leader, Harry Dull served as the vice president of the Virginia AFL-CIO for more than 40 years, the president of the Shenandoah Valley Central Labor Council, and the vice president of the Western Virginia Labor Federation; and

WHEREAS, striving to enhance the quality of life in the community, Harry Dull volunteered his time and wise leadership with the Fishersville Ruritan Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2216, and the Staunton Braves baseball team; and

WHEREAS, Harry Dull will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 43 years, Joyce; children, Christopher and Kevin, and their families; and numerous 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 Harry Lee Dull, a veteran, businessman, and active member of the Staunton 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 Harry Lee Dull as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.