HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 468 Offered March 6, 2006 Celebrating the life of Donnie Lee Lowe. ---------- Patrons-- Bowling; Senator: Puckett ----------

WHEREAS, Donnie Lee Lowe, a lifelong resident of the Baptist Valley, died on February 21, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Lowe was a decorated United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal; and

WHEREAS, a 1969 graduate of Richlands High School, Donnie Lowe was a retired miner for Island Creek Coal Corporation V.P. No. 6 and Consolidated Coal Corporation V.P. No. 8; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Lowe served as president and field representative of District 28 of the United Mine Workers of America; and

WHEREAS, active in his community, Donnie Lowe was the Western District representative on the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors for six years and served as the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Lowe was a member of Casey Shortt VFW Post No. 9640, the Vietnam Veterans of America Blue-Gray Chapter No. 628, and the Disabled American Veterans; and

WHEREAS, Donnie Lowe left a wife, a daughter, and two sons, as well as many other relatives, friends, and acquaintances who hold him in high regard; 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 a fine Virginian, Donnie Lee Lowe; 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 Donnie Lee Lowe as an expression of the General Assembly's appreciation for his service to his country and his community.