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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 291 Offered January 13, 2017 Celebrating the life of James Pinckney Townsend. ---------- Patron-- Peace ----------

WHEREAS, James Pinckney Townsend of Manquin, a proud veteran, dedicated farmer, and respected public servant, died on March 21, 2016; and

WHEREAS, James Townsend earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets; he served his country during the Vietnam War as a first lieutenant in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge, James Townsend returned to his beloved family dairy, Queenfield Farm, which he owned and operated for much of his life; he also shared his expertise as a member of dairy boards at local, state, and national levels; and

WHEREAS, James Townsend served and strengthened the community as a member of the King William County Board of Supervisors for 16 years, and he volunteered his time and leadership as a member of the King William Ruritan Club; and

WHEREAS, a man who lived his faith through his kind actions, James Townsend was a lifelong member of McKendree United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer for many years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by a son, James, James Townsend will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 48 years, Rebecca; five children, Betsy, Langdon, Sara, Caroline, and Amanda, 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 James Pinckney Townsend; 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 James Pinckney Townsend as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.