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2018 SESSION

18100535D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 128
Offered January 11, 2018
Celebrating the life of John Robert Brady.
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Patrons-- Wilt, Bell, Robert B., Gilbert and Landes; Senators: Hanger and Obenshain
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WHEREAS, John Robert Brady of Criders, a hardworking farmer, avid outdoorsman, and respected member of the Rockingham County community, died on September 7, 2017; and

WHEREAS, a native of Fulks Run, John Brady learned the value of hard work and responsibility at a young age; he enjoyed a long career with the National Fruit Product Company, Inc., retiring as a maintenance supervisor after 27 years of loyal service; and

WHEREAS, an avid hunter and fisherman, John Brady loved spending time in the mountains; he worked as a sheep farmer and livestock hauler and was also a fixture of the Bergton Community Fair, where he volunteered as a parking supervisor every year; and

WHEREAS, an active community leader, John Brady donated his time and talents to his fellow residents as a 60-year member of the Bergton Ruritan Club, and he could often be found visiting with friends and neighbors at the Criders Store and the Bergton Grocery Store; and

WHEREAS, John Brady also enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a devout, lifelong member of Damascus Church of the Brethren in Criders; and

WHEREAS, John Brady will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 69 years, Martha; children, Bonnie, Joyce, Wilma, Tina, and Wayne, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of John Robert Brady, a lifelong resident of Rockingham County who made many generous contributions to the 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 John Robert Brady as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.