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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 345 Celebrating the life of Robert O. Alphin.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 3, 2017

 

WHEREAS, Robert O. Alphin, an admired farmer in the Zuni community and a loving husband, father, and grandfather, died on January 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, a native of Whaleyville, Robert “Bob” O. Alphin settled in Isle of Wight County, where he proudly raised his family and made his living as a farmer; and

WHEREAS, for many years, Bob Alphin contributed to the region’s economy by cultivating peanuts and tending to livestock; and

WHEREAS, Bob Alphin enriched the lives of young people from around the world by hosting exchange students at his farm, teaching them the value of hard work and responsibility and helping them make lifelong memories in Virginia’s beautiful countryside; and

WHEREAS, Bob Alphin built strong relationships with his neighbors and was an active member of several clubs and organizations; he was well-known for both his sense of humor and sage wisdom; and

WHEREAS, Bob Alphin will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Juanita; children, Ruffin, Rex, Trena, Paul, and Peaches, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Robert O. Alphin, a hardworking farmer and a member of the Zuni 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 Robert O. Alphin as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.