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2023 SESSION
WHEREAS, James E. Manicure, an honorable veteran, esteemed educator, accomplished public servant, and lifelong and beloved member of the Wise community, died on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the former Coeburn High School, James “Jim” E. Manicure earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Union College before serving the country with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, following his service, Jim Manicure went on to make a meaningful impact on the Southwest Virginia community through various endeavors, including teaching driver’s education at the former Pound High School; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Jim Manicure’s leadership and professionalism benefitted myriad organizations across several industries, such as the design firm Thompson & Litton, Lonesome Pine International Raceway, the Virginia Interagency Coordination Center, Ringley and Mancuso Coal Producers, and more; and
WHEREAS, as Coeburn town manager, Jim Manicure worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and success of Coeburn and the health and prosperity of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Jim Manicure’s positive and enduring influence was also felt through his efforts as founder and board member of Norton Community Hospital and as a board member of both the VA-KY District Fair and Mountain Empire Community College; and
WHEREAS, Jim Manicure gave generously of his time and talents in service to others through his involvement with his local chapters of Kiwanis International and Shriners International and through his service as director of the Rapha Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering health and education in Southwest Virginia; and
WHEREAS, guided by his faith, Jim Manicure enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Gladeville Presbyterian Church in Wise for many years, where he served as deacon and elder; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda, Jim Manicure will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his daughters, Jamie and Kim, and their families, and by 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 James E. Manicure, a cherished member of the Wise community whose devotion to serving others touched countless lives; 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 E. Manicure as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.