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2021 SPECIAL SESSION I

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 645 Celebrating the life of Bob Colyer, Sr.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 4, 2021 Agreed to by the Senate, February 11, 2021

 

WHEREAS, Bob Colyer, Sr., a respected entrepreneur who made many contributions to the Wise community, died on January 9, 2021; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Wise, Bob Colyer served his country as a member of the United States Army and graduated from what is now the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise); and

WHEREAS, throughout his life, Bob Colyer owned and operated several businesses, including Colgard Mine Products and Colgard Outdoor Sports; and

WHEREAS, Bob Colyer was an avid supporter of the athletics programs at his alma mater, particularly the football team; he became known as the “morale coach” and touched the lives of countless students through his mentorship; and

WHEREAS, Bob Colyer and his wife, Margie, established the Colyer Family Scholarship at UVA Wise, and he offered his leadership and expertise to a wide range of college boards and committees; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his legacy of service, Bob Colyer received the 2005 Volunteer of the Year Award from UVA Wise; and

WHEREAS, Bob Colyer will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Margie; his sons, Bobby and Rod, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Bob Colyer, Sr., a business owner and active member of the Wise community; 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 Bob Colyer, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.