HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 232 Offered January 16, 2008 Celebrating the life of Edward Lee Andrews, Jr. ---------- Patrons-- Iaquinto, Hogan, Marshall, D.W., McClellan, Tyler and Ware, O. ----------

WHEREAS, Edward Lee Andrews, Jr., native son and affectionately known as "Junie," entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Edward Lee Andrews, Jr., born in Dinwiddie County, was nurtured and educated in the Birdville section of Petersburg and was a graduate of Tidewater Community College; and

WHEREAS, Edward Lee Andrews, Jr. served his country honorably and with distinction in the United States Navy, and after his retirement from the Navy, he worked as a food service manager at the Little Creek Naval Base until his health failed; and

WHEREAS, an active member of his community, he faithfully served his church family at New First Baptist Church, Taylorsville in Portsmouth until his death, and also served as a past worshipful master of the local Masonic Lodge; and

WHEREAS, loving memories of Edward Lee Andrews Jr. will be cherished by his family and many relatives, friends, church family, co-workers, and neighbors, and countless others are thankful for the privilege of knowing, serving, and working with him, for he touched many lives through his benevolence, sacrifice, and encouragement; 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 Edward Lee Andrews, Jr.; 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 Edward Lee Andrews, Jr. as an expression of the respect and appreciation for his life and service to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 233 Offered January 16, 2008 Celebrating the life of Jack Carper. ----------
Patrons-- Moran, Hamilton, Amundson, BaCote, Bouchard, Mathieson, Miller, P.J., Oder, Pogge and Sickles; Senator: Miller, J.C.
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WHEREAS, Jack Carper, a respected citizen and an outstanding retired captain with the Newport News Fire Department, died on October 21, 2007; and

WHEREAS, a highly experienced and revered firefighter, Jack Carper joined the Newport News Fire Department in 1944; and

WHEREAS, after a long and distinguished career, Jack Carper retired in 1978 due to injuries sustained while fighting the fire that destroyed the historic Hotel Warwick in the City of Newport News; and

WHEREAS, a great believer in his profession and the professionals charged with protecting the citizens of Newport News, Jack Carper spent much of his career demanding adequate benefits, as well as protection for firefighters; and

WHEREAS, Jack Carper served as longtime president of the Virginia Professional Firefighters and 30 years as president of Newport News Local 794, International Association of Fire Fighters; and he was instrumental in the passing of the Virginia Heart and Lung Law that provided better health benefits for firefighters; and

WHEREAS, a man of great integrity and dedication, Jack Carper will be fondly remembered by his fellow firefighters for his leadership, as well as his activism to improve the quality of life for firefighters and their families and will be greatly missed by his many loved ones, his numerous friends and admirers, and the citizens of Newport News; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly note with great sadness the passing of a fine public servant and outstanding Virginian, Jack Carper; 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 Jack Carper as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.