HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 467 Offered March 6, 2006 Celebrating the lives of the Harvey family. ---------- Patron-- Jones, D.C.  and McClellan ----------

WHEREAS, the Harveys, Kathryn and Bryan, and their two beautiful daughters, Stella and Ruby, are remembered as a loving and giving family who touched the lives of every resident of the Richmond community; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey was the co-owner of the World of Mirth, a quaint and popular Carytown gift shop; and

WHEREAS, Kathryn Harvey was a joyful, dynamic woman and a loving and committed wife and mother; she is described by those who knew her well as the dearest and most loyal friend, daughter, and sister one could ever have; and

WHEREAS, Bryan Harvey was a gifted musician, who played guitar and bass and was well-known as a member of the acclaimed band, House of Freaks; and

WHEREAS, Bryan Harvey passionately loved his family, music and life; he is described by those who knew him well as a faithful and loving husband and father and a man you could always depend on if you needed him; and

WHEREAS, the Harvey girls, Stella and Ruby, were sweet, sensitive children, who loved school, playing with their friends and toys and being mischievous; and

WHEREAS, the Harvey family, Kathryn, Bryan, Stella and Ruby, will long remain in the hearts of the citizens of the City of Richmond and the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby mourn the tragic loss of a wonderful Virginia family, the Harveys; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the loved ones of the Harvey family as an expression of the General Assembly’s great respect for the memory of Kathryn, Bryan, Stella and Ruby.