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2023 SESSION

23107200D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 443
Offered February 23, 2023
Celebrating the life of Clarence Nathaniel Swanner, Jr.
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WHEREAS, Clarence Nathaniel Swanner, Jr., a respected member of the Alexandria community, died on December 23, 2022; and

WHEREAS, born in the former Norfolk County, Clarence Swanner graduated from Great Bridge High School, where he played football and baseball, and subsequently attended Old Dominion University; and

WHEREAS, Clarence Swanner served his country as a member of the United States Army for four years, and was stationed in Germany for part of his service; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge, Clarence Swanner settled in Chesapeake and managed Swanner’s Market for more than two decades; he then relocated to North Carolina, where he worked as a meat cutter for South Mills Supermarket for 23 years; and

WHEREAS, outside of his career, Clarence Swanner continued to enjoy playing football and baseball, as well as waterskiing and golf; and

WHEREAS, Clarence Swanner inspired others through his strong work ethic, great sense of humor, and unfailing kindness; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by a son, Scott, Clarence Swanner will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife, Christel; his son, Craig; his daughter-in-law Anh Phan; his granddaughters, Kelly and Megan, and their families; his sister, Faye, and her family; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Clarence Nathaniel Swanner, Jr.; 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 Clarence Nathaniel Swanner, Jr., as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.