HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5032 Offered April 19, 2006 Celebrating the life of Thomas Hardyman. ---------- Patron-- Peace ----------

WHEREAS, Thomas Hardyman, an admired and respected citizen of King William County, died on March 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Thomas “Tom” Hardyman loved the outdoors and excelled in mathematics and drafting, which led him to a distinguished career as a surveyor; and

WHEREAS, after working in the surveying business for over 23 years, Tom Hardyman started his own successful company, Tom Hardyman, Inc., in 1994; and

WHEREAS, Tom Hardyman possessed a wonderful gift for story-telling and often entertained friends and family with tales of his exciting experiences as a world traveler; and

WHEREAS, an integral member of the community of King William County, Tom Hardyman will be fondly remembered for his exceptional work ethic and his generosity towards his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Tom Hardyman had a zest for life and loved to ride in his restored 1934 Ford Coupe and his 1964 Stingray Corvette; and

WHEREAS, Tom Hardyman was a loyal and devoted husband and father and in 21 years never missed any of his daughters' extra-curricular activities; and

WHEREAS, Tom Hardyman will be missed by his lovely wife of 27 years, Bobbie, his beloved daughters, Tiffany and Danielle, and other family members; by his numerous friends and colleagues; and by the congregation of Wicomico Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine Virginian, Thomas Hardyman; 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 Thomas Hardyman as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.