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2018 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 278
Celebrating the life of Andrew Thomas Luna.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2018
Agreed to by the Senate, March 1, 2018

 

WHEREAS, Andrew Thomas Luna, a longtime resident of Chesterfield County and a dedicated civil servant who was respected for his work ethic and willingness to help others, died on December 16, 2017; and

WHEREAS, born in Rahway, New Jersey, Andrew Luna relocated to the Commonwealth in his youth; he graduated from Lloyd C. Bird High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Luna worked as a molecular biologist for the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services at the Virginia Department of General Services, contributing to many important studies over the course of his 14-year career; and

WHEREAS, in addition to effectively managing laboratory supplies and inventory, Andrew Luna worked to streamline processes, created innovative methodologies, and sought out cost savings for the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services; he also played a pivotal role in the organization’s transition to electronic recordkeeping; and

WHEREAS, an adventurous outdoorsman, Andrew Luna enjoyed rock climbing, hiking, and kayaking and often channeled his creativity into beautiful stained glass crafts and drawings as well as delicious meals for friends and family; and

WHEREAS, in all aspects of his life, Andrew Luna demonstrated determination and perseverance and treated every obstacle as an opportunity to enhance his mind and spirit; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his mother, Linda, Andrew Luna will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his father, Gerald; his brothers, Timothy and Matthew, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; 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 Andrew Thomas Luna, an admired member of the Chesterfield County 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 Andrew Thomas Luna as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.