HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 808 Offered January 25, 2007 Celebrating the life of Allie Ray Hull. ---------- Patrons-- Landes; Senator: Hanger ----------

WHEREAS, Allie Ray Hull of Staunton, a beloved citizen of the Commonwealth and former member of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors and the Virginia House of Delegates, died on December 11, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Allie Ray Hull was born on June 24, 1915, in Hightown, the son of Allie Porter and Annie Eye Hull, educated in the Highland County Public Schools, attended college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and graduated from Dunsmore Business College of Staunton and  with a degree in business and accounting; and

WHEREAS, A.R. Hull served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II and was an immensely patriotic and dutiful Virginian throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, A.R. Hull and his devoted wife and business partner, Virginia, operated A.R. Hull Motors, Inc., a premier Plymouth and Chrysler dealership in Staunton; and

WHEREAS, along with his wife, A.R. Hull was a private mail contractor for the United States Post Office, with routes throughout the East Coast, and in October 1993 the Hulls received the Eagle Spirit Award, the highest recognition awarded a private postal contractor; and

WHEREAS, well-known for his thorough knowledge of public issues and always voting his conscience, A.R. Hull served as a member of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors from 1968 until 1995, except for one term in the House of Delegates representing the 10th District from 1982 to 1983; and

WHEREAS, a thoughtful leader on the state and local levels, A.R. Hull served Augusta County and Virginia with integrity and wisdom and will long be remembered as a dedicated public servant who listened to his constituents and served them well; and

WHEREAS, A.R. Hull was active in numerous civic and professional organizations, serving as a member of the Beverley Manor Ruritan Club, Izaak Walton League, Staunton Kiwanis, Western Sportsman Club, Staunton Moose Lodge, and Sons of the American Revolution and as president of the Virginia Branch of Star Route Mail Carriers Association; and

WHEREAS, A.R. Hull was proud of his participation and commitment to the local Gideon Association and especially enjoyed delivering Bibles to schools in his area; and

WHEREAS, A.R. and Virginia Hull were active and faithful members of St. John’s United Methodist Church, and the Hulls held some of the church's first services in their home on North Coalter Street in Staunton; and

WHEREAS, A.R. Hull will be sorely missed by his loving wife and family, his numerous friends and colleagues, and the citizens of the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the loss of an outstanding public servant and fine Virginian, Allie Ray Hull; 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 Allie Ray Hull as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.