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2023 SESSION

23106410D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 325
Offered February 15, 2023
Commending Valentine DaDamio.
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Patron-- Filler-Corn
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WHEREAS, Valentine DaDamio, a veteran of World War II and a highly respected member of the Springfield community, celebrates his 100th birthday in 2023; and

WHEREAS, born on February 16, 1923, Valentine “Val” DaDamio has witnessed countless historical events throughout his life, from the Great Depression to the moon landing and the dawn of the Internet era; and

WHEREAS, Val DaDamio 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 Army; he was assigned to the 11th Armored Division under General George S. Patton’s Third Army; and

WHEREAS, after the war, Val DaDamio pursued a long and successful career in insurance and financial advising; and

WHEREAS, Val DaDamio subsequently worked for the United States Mint for 23 years until his well-earned retirement; and

WHEREAS, Val DaDamio was a loving husband to his wife Hazel, who passed away in 2001, and is a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; and

WHEREAS, Val DaDamio is highly admired as a true Virginia gentleman and a wise leader in the Springfield community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Valentine DaDamio hereby be commended on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Valentine DaDamio as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his personal and professional achievements.