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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 354 Offered January 31, 2017 Celebrating the life of Warner Ray Hargis, Jr. ---------- Patrons-- Lewis; Delegate: Bloxom ----------

WHEREAS, Warner Ray Hargis, Jr., a retired Tasley postmaster, Accomack County business owner, and lifelong volunteer fireman, died on May 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Warner Ray Hargis, the son of Warner and Lucille Hargis, served his country as a master sergeant in the Virginia Army National Guard; and

WHEREAS, for nearly 30 years Warner Ray Hargis served as postmaster of Tasley, retiring in 1990; he was a locksmith and owner of Jan-Ray Lock Service in Tasley; and

WHEREAS, a friend to many, Warner Ray Hargis was known to be civic-minded and an upstanding member of the Tasley community; and

WHEREAS, Warner Ray Hargis joined the Tasley Volunteer Fire Department at age 20 and over his 69 years of service to the company he held every elected office, including president, fire chief, and treasurer, and for over 30 years he served as chaplain; and

WHEREAS, Warner Ray Hargis was a member and elder of Drummondtown Baptist Church in Accomac, a member of local Elks Lodge No. 1766, and a member of the Delmarva Volunteer Fireman’s Association Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife, Janet, Warner Ray Hargis will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, David and Rae, and their families; and many other relatives and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Warner Ray Hargis, Jr., a retired Tasley postmaster, Accomack County business owner, and lifelong volunteer fireman; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Warner Ray Hargis, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory and his service to the people of the Eastern Shore and the country.