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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 118 Offered February 28, 2018 Celebrating the life of David Leroy Lowe. ---------- Patrons-- Pillion and O'Quinn ----------

WHEREAS, David Leroy Lowe, a beloved father and husband, and a respected resident of Abingdon who gave generously of his time as a volunteer first responder, died on August 26, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the son of Robert and Virginia Lowe, Leroy Lowe was born and raised in Abingdon and spent 35 years as a dedicated employee of the Xerox Corporation; following his retirement, he worked for Hungate Business Services; and

WHEREAS, for over 30 years, Leroy Lowe served as a volunteer firefighter and engineer with the Abingdon Fire Department, aiding countless individuals, families, and businesses in his community; in 2014, his devotion to helping others saw him honored with the unit’s Firefighter of the Year award; and

WHEREAS, outside of his career and volunteer service with the fire department, Leroy Lowe spent over 15 years as a volunteer with the Abingdon Midget Football League; a man of strong faith, he enjoyed fellowship and worship at Abingdon Bible Church for 31 years; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Lowe’s long record as a volunteer firefighter and first responder stands as a superb example of good citizenship, selflessness, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Lowe will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Kathy; children, David, Amy, and Ashley, and their families; and countless other family members, friends, and residents of the Abingdon community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of David Leroy Lowe, a dedicated citizen who served the Abingdon community as a volunteer firefighter; 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 David Leroy Lowe as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.