HJ71: Celebrating the life of William E. Obenchain, Jr.
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WHEREAS, William E. Obenchain, Jr., of Vinton, a beloved and respected citizen and an outstanding community leader, died on December 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Vinton, William E. ?Billy? Obenchain, Jr., was the beloved son of Frances Obenchain and the late William E. Obenchain, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, dedicated to his community and the safety and well-being of his neighbors, William Obenchain worked for the Roanoke City Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in 2007; and
WHEREAS, always supporting the best interests of his fellow citizens, William Obenchain served on the Vinton Town Council for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, William Obenchain was a lifetime member of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Vinton First Aid Crew; and
WHEREAS, because of his knowledge and experience in emergency services, William Obenchain was an adjunct instructor for the Virginia Department of Fire Programs; and
WHEREAS, William Obenchain was a faithful member of Vinton Baptist Church and was active in the church?s many missions in the community; and
WHEREAS, a devoted family man, William Obenchain will be fondly remembered for his kind and generous nature and will be greatly missed by his wife of 29 years, Karen Lawhorn Obenchain; his sons and their wonderful families, Jeremy Ryan and Samantha Obenchain, Zachary Randall and Danielle Obenchain, and grandson and the joy of his life, William Hunter Obenchain; his mother, Frances Obenchain; his brother and sister; and numerous friends and admirers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine public servant and outstanding Virginian, William E. Obenchain, 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 William E. Obenchain, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly?s respect for his memory.
WHEREAS, William E. Obenchain, Jr., of Vinton, a beloved and respected citizen and an outstanding community leader, died on December 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Vinton, William E. “Billy” Obenchain, Jr., was the beloved son of Frances Obenchain and the late William E. Obenchain, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, dedicated to his community and the safety and well-being of his neighbors, William Obenchain worked for the Roanoke City Fire Department for 25 years, retiring in 2007; and
WHEREAS, always supporting the best interests of his fellow citizens, William Obenchain served on the Vinton Town Council for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, William Obenchain was a lifetime member of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Vinton First Aid Crew; and
WHEREAS, because of his knowledge and experience in emergency services, William Obenchain was an adjunct instructor for the Virginia Department of Fire Programs; and
WHEREAS, William Obenchain was a faithful member of Vinton Baptist Church and was active in the church’s many missions in the community; and
WHEREAS, a devoted family man, William Obenchain will be fondly remembered for his kind and generous nature and greatly missed by his wife of 29 years, Karen Lawhorn Obenchain; his sons and their wonderful families, Jeremy Ryan and Samantha Obenchain, Zachary Randall and Danielle Obenchain, and grandson and the joy of his life, William Hunter Obenchain; his mother, Frances Obenchain; his brother and sister; and numerous friends and admirers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine public servant and outstanding Virginian, William E. Obenchain, 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 William E. Obenchain, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.
