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17104269D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 346
Offered January 31, 2017
Celebrating the life of Robert Williams Herzog.
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Patrons-- Peace, Fowler and Loupassi
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WHEREAS, Robert Williams Herzog of Beaverdam, a member of the greatest generation and a longtime coach, teacher, and administrator at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond, died on January 11, 2017; and

WHEREAS, a son of the late Albert and Ruby Herzog, Robert “Bob” Williams Herzog enlisted in the United States Navy immediately after graduating from high school and after the attack on Pearl Harbor; and

WHEREAS, after World War II was over, Bob Herzog was honorably discharged and he attended Randolph-Macon College, where he played basketball and football; and

WHEREAS, Bob Herzog had a lengthy and distinguished career as an educator, working at Beaverdam School, Norfolk Academy, and Hampton Roads Academy before arriving at St. Christopher’s School; and

WHEREAS, Bob Herzog spent 29 years at St. Christopher’s School, where he served as athletic director, head football coach, assistant headmaster, business manager, and teacher; and

WHEREAS, Bob Herzog was founder and executive director of the Virginia Prep League and over the course of his career he helped many students and players grow into men of character and integrity; and

WHEREAS, Bob Herzog was an upstanding and respected citizen in the Beaverdam community, where he was involved in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kiwanis Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Ruritan Club, and Rouzie’s Chapel United Methodist Church, and he was a Master Mason; and

WHEREAS, Bob Herzog loved his God, his country, and his farm; he enjoyed spending time with his family and his former students and players, because he remembered them all; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by a granddaughter, Ashley, Bob Herzog will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Beryl; children, Gwendolyn and Andrew, and their families; and a host of other relatives and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Robert Williams Herzog of Beaverdam, a World War II veteran and a longtime coach, teacher, and administrator at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond; 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 Williams Herzog as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.