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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 401 Offered February 14, 2017 Celebrating the life of Frank Thaddeus Vaughan, Sr. ---------- Patron-- James ----------

WHEREAS, Frank Thaddeus Vaughan, Sr., of Lawrenceville, a patriotic veteran and a retired educator who made lasting contributions to the community, died on July 28, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Frank Thaddeus “Thad” Vaughan, Sr., grew up in Lawrenceville and attended Virginia State College for eight months before joining many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Army Air Corps; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Thad Vaughan completed his bachelor’s degree at Virginia State College and began an eight-year career as an agriculture teacher in Smithfield; and

WHEREAS, in 1958, Thad Vaughan returned to Lawrenceville to raise a family with his wife, Anna, and he continued his teaching career in Brunswick County; over the course of 38 years, he taught science, biology, chemistry, and physics and encouraged countless students to become lifelong learners; and

WHEREAS, Thad Vaughan was a true gentleman and a beloved role model for his children and grandchildren, and after his retirement in 1988, he relished the opportunity to spend more time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Thad Vaughan enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Poplar Mount Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by a son, William, Thad Vaughan will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his devoted wife of more than 60 years, Anna; children, Sheryl, Frank, Charles, Michael, and Jeffrey, 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 Frank Thaddeus Vaughan, Sr., a respected member of the Lawrenceville 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 Frank Thaddeus Vaughan, Sr., as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.