HJ1031: Celebrating the life of Pamela Hall Staats.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1031
Celebrating the life of Pamela Hall Staats.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 26, 2009
Agreed to by the Senate, February 28, 2009

 

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats of Buena Vista, an admired citizen and respected community leader, died on December 4, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was born on December 13, 1956, the daughter of James P. “Buddy” Hall and Doris “Sissy” Huffman Hall; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was employed by the City of Buena Vista and worked in the Finance Department for 32 years; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep faith, Pamela Hall Staats was a member of Calvary Brethren Church; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats used her knowledge of financial matters to serve Calvary Brethren Church as a member of the church board and as treasurer; and

WHEREAS, putting faith into practice, Pamela Hall Staats was active in her community in various ways, including as a member of the Buena Vista Jaycees; she became a Life Member of the Virginia Jaycees; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats served 23 years as a member of the Buena Vista Rescue Squad and became a Life Member of the Buena Vista Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, her colleagues on the Buena Vista Rescue Squad elected Pamela Hall Staats captain of the squad, the only female member so honored; and

WHEREAS, the Buena Vista Rescue Squad annually recognizes members who have ranked in the Top Ten Most Calls Answered, and for 20 consecutive years, Pamela Hall Staats achieved that recognition; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was the devoted wife of Larry Wayne Staats, the loving mother of Kimberly Hall Dorey, and doting grandmother of Alden Parrish Dorey and Kellan James Dorey; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats encouraged and motivated those around her, serving her church and community well; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the passing of a faithful and committed individual, dedicated community leader, and loving wife and parent, Pamela Hall Staats; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family and friends of Pamela Hall Staats as an expression of the esteem in which her memory is held by the members of the General Assembly.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1031
Offered February 23, 2009
Celebrating the life of Pamela Hall Staats.
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WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats of Buena Vista, an admired citizen and respected community leader, died on December 4, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was born on December 13, 1956, a daughter of James P. “Buddy” Hall and Doris “Sissy” Huffman Hall; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was employed by the City of Buena Vista and worked in the Finance Department for 32 years; and

WHEREAS, a woman of deep faith, Pamela Hall Staats was a member of Calvary Brethren Church; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats used her knowledge of financial matters to serve Calvary Brethren Church as a member of the church board and as treasurer; and

WHEREAS, putting faith into practice, Pamela Hall Staats was active in her community in various ways, including as a member of the Buena Vista Jaycees; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was a Life Member of the Virginia Jaycees; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats served 23 years as a member of the Buena Vista Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was a Life Member of the Buena Vista Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, her colleagues on the Buena Vista Rescue Squad elected Pamela Hall Staats captain of the squad, the only female member so honored; and

WHEREAS, the Buena Vista Rescue Squad annually recognizes members ranking in the Top Ten Most Calls Answered among the membership, including Pamela Hall Staats; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was recognized by the Buena Vista Rescue Squad as among those achieving the ranking of Top Ten Most Calls Answered for 20 consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats was the devoted wife of Larry Wayne Staats, the loving mother of Kimberly Hall Dorey, and doting grandmother of Alden Parrish Dorey and Kellan James Dorey; and

WHEREAS, Pamela Hall Staats encouraged and motivated those around her, serving her church and community well; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the passing of a faithful and committed individual, dedicated community leader, and loving wife and parent, Pamela Hall Staats; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family and friends of Pamela Hall Staats as an expression of the esteem in which her memory is held by the General Assembly.