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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 322 Offered February 21, 2018 Celebrating the life of Ryland Yancey Bailey, Sr. ----------
Patrons-- Carr, Adams, D.M., Ayala, Bell, John J., Bulova, Cox, Fowler, Keam, Levine, Murphy, Peace, Rodman, Simon and Watts; Senators: Dance and McClellan
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WHEREAS, Ryland Yancey Bailey, Sr., of Richmond, a patriotic veteran who made many valuable contributions to the Commonwealth, died on June 15, 2017; and

WHEREAS, a native of Charlotte County, Ryland Bailey was born to the late Walter Vest Bailey and Mary Wilson Bailey; and

WHEREAS, Ryland Bailey joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Marine Corps; during the Korean War, he continued to serve the nation with the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of major; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Ryland Bailey returned home and served the Commonwealth as an employee of the Virginia State Corporation Commission; and

WHEREAS, throughout his life, Ryland Bailey was passionate about supporting his fellow veterans and was active with the Military Order of the World Wars and the Military Officers Association of America; and

WHEREAS, Ryland Bailey volunteered at the Virginia War Memorial for 17 years, sharing his wisdom and life experiences at student seminars and teacher institutes; and

WHEREAS, Ryland Bailey enjoyed fellowship and worship with the Richmond community as a member of Centenary United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Ryland Bailey will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Pencye; children, Ryland, Jr., Thomas, and Lynette, 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 Ryland Yancey Bailey, Sr., a respected member of the Richmond 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 Ryland Yancey Bailey, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.