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2013 SPECIAL SESSION I

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 533 Celebrating the life of Commander Raymond Charles Basley, SC, USN (Ret.).

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 3, 2013

 

WHEREAS, Commander Raymond Charles Basley, SC, USN (Ret.), a distinguished military veteran who faithfully served the country and made many contributions to the community of Williamsburg, died on March 22, 2013; and

WHEREAS, a native of New Jersey, Raymond Basley graduated from Butler High School and attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where, as a third classman, he had the opportunity to travel the world on merchant ships; and

WHEREAS, after graduating, Raymond Basley received his commission in the United States Navy and the next day married the love of his life, Shirley; the couple and their family continued to travel during his exemplary 22-year career in the United States Navy; and

WHEREAS, a respected officer, Raymond Basley rapidly rose through the ranks, providing strong leadership in all of his roles to advance the United States Navy’s mission; and

WHEREAS, Commander Basley retired from Cheatham Annex, now part of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, the United States Navy’s premier weapons facility, in 1979; and

WHEREAS, Commander Basley remained committed to the well-being of his fellow veterans as a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4639; and

WHEREAS, Commander Basley took an active role in community affairs through his association with various organizations, including Drive Safe in York County and the Colonial Area Republican Men’s Association; and

WHEREAS, a man of integrity, Commander Basley served his community and country with great intelligence and dedication, and he leaves behind a legacy of service that others may strive to emulate; and

WHEREAS, Raymond Basley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Shirley; children, Randall, Reed, Allison, and Sheena, and their families; 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 a distinguished American, Commander Raymond Charles Basley, SC, USN (Ret.); 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 Commander Raymond Charles Basley, SC, USN (Ret.), as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.