HJ73: Celebrating the life of Jessie Lee Lewis.
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WHEREAS, Jessie Lee Lewis of Roanoke, an admirable citizen and respected community supporter, died on May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Roanoke, Jessie Lee Lewis remained steadfastly devoted to his community, the Commonwealth, and his fellow citizens throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Lee Lewis married the love of his life, Elizabeth Vinyard Lewis, and the happy couple were together for nearly 63 years; they had four wonderful children, including the late Rodney Lee Lewis; and
WHEREAS, always willing to help his neighbors in need, Jessie Lee Lewis was a leader and faithful member of Sweet Union Baptist Church and was active in the church?s many missions in the community; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Lee Lewis will be fondly remembered for his integrity, his zest for life, and his kind and generous nature; and
WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Jessie Lee Lewis will be greatly missed by his wife, Elizabeth Vinyard Lewis; his daughter, Chrystella Lewis; his sons, Adrian Lewis and Gary Lewis, and their wives; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine community supporter and outstanding Virginian, Jessie Lee Lewis; 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 Jessie Lee Lewis as an expression of the General Assembly?s respect for his memory.
WHEREAS, Jessie Lee Lewis of Roanoke, an admirable citizen and respected community supporter, died on May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Roanoke, Jessie Lee Lewis remained steadfastly devoted to his community, the Commonwealth, and his fellow citizens throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Lee Lewis married the love of his life, Elizabeth Vinyard Lewis, and the happy couple were together for nearly 63 years and had four wonderful children, including the late Rodney Lee Lewis; and
WHEREAS, always willing to help his neighbors in need, Jessie Lee Lewis was a leader and faithful member of the Sweet Union Baptist Church and was active in the church’s many missions in the community; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Lee Lewis will be fondly remembered for his integrity, his zest for life, and his kind and generous nature; and
WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Jessie Lee Lewis will be greatly missed by his wife, Elizabeth Vinyard Lewis; his daughter, Chrystella Lewis; his sons, Adrian Lewis and Gary Lewis, and their wives; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a fine community supporter and outstanding Virginian, Jessie Lee Lewis; 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 Jessie Lee Lewis as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.
