SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 510 Offered February 15, 2007 Celebrating the life of Darth Edward Turner. ---------- Patron-- Norment ----------

WHEREAS, Dr. Darth Edward Turner of Williamsburg, a respected citizen and outstanding family dental practitioner, died on January 24, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Darth Edward Turner was born on August 6, 1946, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, graduated with a bachelor's degree from Waynesboro College, and earned a degree from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1973; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to providing quality dental care, Dr. Turner established a successful family practice in dentistry in Newport News in 1974 and practiced with great skill and commitment until his retirement in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Darth Turner was a faithful member of the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon, and was active in the church's many missions in the community; and

WHEREAS, Darth Turner enjoyed walks through his beloved Colonial Williamsburg, trips to the beach, and studying science and astronomy; and

WHEREAS, Darth Turner will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, father, and son and greatly missed by his beloved wife of 32 years, Lynn; his beloved son and daughters and their families, especially his wonderful granddaughter; and his numerous other loving family members, good friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of an outstanding Virginian, Dr. Darth Edward Turner; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Dr. Darth Edward Turner as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.