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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 403 Offered February 14, 2017 Celebrating the life of Edward Gaines. ---------- Patron-- Lindsey ----------

WHEREAS, Edward Gaines, a contractor and an avid golfer in South Hampton Roads, died on December 10, 2016; and

WHEREAS, a native of the Titustown neighborhood in Norfolk, Edward Gaines made his career as a master brick mason; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gaines was a talented amateur golfer, who could compete with some of the biggest names in the game, including Lee Elder, Lee Trevino, and Chi Chi Rodriguez; he enjoyed a friendly rivalry with professional golfer Charlie Sifford; and

WHEREAS, a man of deep faith, Edward Gaines enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregations of New Light Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Logan Park, where he served as a trustee and a member of the choir; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gaines’ greatest joy was his family, and he worked hard to ensure that his children could achieve their dreams; and

WHEREAS, Edward Gaines will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Edward Gaines, a respected member of the Chesapeake 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 Edward Gaines as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.