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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 222 Offered February 6, 2018 Celebrating the life of Bruce Edison Bentley, Sr. ---------- Patrons-- O'Quinn and Pillion; Senators: Carrico and Chafin ----------

WHEREAS, Bruce Edison Bentley, Sr., a former civil servant and a respected member of the Southwest Virginia community, died on August 22, 2017; and

WHEREAS, a native of Appalachia in Wise County, Bruce Bentley earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Emory & Henry College, then served his country as a member of the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Bruce Bentley worked as the supervisor of a chemistry lab; he later retired as manufacturing manager of Unisys Corporation’s printed circuit facility; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Bentley worked to enhance the quality of life of the residents of Washington County as county administrator, ably carrying out his duties from 1990 to 1995; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Bentley enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Pleasant View United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Bentley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Sally; his children, Bruce, Jr., and Jo, 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 Bruce Edison Bentley, Sr.; 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 Bruce Edison Bentley, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.