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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 373 Offered February 7, 2019 Celebrating the life of William E. Edwards. ---------- Patrons-- Deeds and Hanger ----------

WHEREAS, William E. Edwards, a public servant, business owner, and highly admired resident of Goshen, died on December 25, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the only son of Doug and Alice Edwards, William “Billy” Edwards was born in Staunton in 1938; and

WHEREAS, Billy Edwards served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1963; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Billy Edwards settled in Rockbridge County, where he became a valuable member of the Goshen community as the owner and operator of Edwards’ Convenience for more than 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Billy Edwards went on to serve as mayor of Goshen, as well as a Rockbridge County supervisor for 12 years; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Leonia, Billy Edwards will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Eddie, Scarlett, and Cheryl, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of William E. Edwards; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of William E. Edwards as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.