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2014 SPECIAL SESSION I


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5223
Celebrating the life of John W. Wine.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, September 18, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, September 18, 2014

 

WHEREAS, John W. Wine, an educator, attorney, and dedicated member of the Marshall and Orlean communities, died on September 6, 2014; and

WHEREAS, a native of Washington, D.C., John Wine graduated from Marshall High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; he began his professional career as a science teacher at Loudoun Valley High School, where he helped prepare students for higher education, careers, and responsible citizenship; and

WHEREAS, after teaching for several years, John Wine earned a law degree from American University and became a Commonwealth’s Attorney in Warrenton; he went on to practice law in Leesburg and Marshall for 45 years, mentoring countless other local attorneys over the course of his distinguished career; and

WHEREAS, throughout his life, John Wine cultivated a love of agriculture and, together with his daughter, showed Hereford cattle at local, state, and national events; he also inspired countless local youths as a 4-H All Star; and

WHEREAS, working to enhance and safeguard the community, John Wine volunteered his time and wise leadership to many civic and service organizations, including the Fauquier Lions Club, the Fauquier Fire and Rescue Association, the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department, the Marshall Rescue Squad, and the Orlean Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, a man of faith, John Wine enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a former member of Orlean Baptist Church and Marshall Methodist Church and an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church; and

WHEREAS, John Wine will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Linda; children, Locke, Ian, and Hannah; 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 John W. Wine, a respected educator and attorney and an admired member of the Marshall and Orlean communities; 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 John W. Wine as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.