HR236: Celebrating the life of Hurley Merritt Holloway.
WHEREAS, Hurley Merritt Holloway, a hardworking public servant and a respected member of the Norfolk community, died on November 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, a native of Norfolk, Hurley Holloway attended Booker T. Washington High School, then proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army in World War II; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge, Hurley Holloway continued his education at Wilberforce University, Norfolk State University, and Hampton University; displaying dedication to his family, he returned home in the midst of his education to steward the family business; and
WHEREAS, Hurley Holloway later began a long, successful career with the United States Postal Service; he became the supervisor of the mailing division and retired after 32 years of loyal service to the community; and
WHEREAS, an active member of many civic organizations and clubs, Hurley Holloway generously donated his time to better the lives of his fellow Norfolk residents; he enjoyed faith and fellowship with the community as a longtime member of Grace Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Hurley Holloway will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Shirley; children, Vickie and Jay, and their families; and many other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Hurley Merritt Holloway, a devoted public servant and an active member of the Norfolk community; 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 Hurley Merritt Holloway as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 236
WHEREAS, Hurley Merritt Holloway, a hardworking public servant and respected member of the Norfolk community, died on November 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, a native of Norfolk, Hurley Holloway attended Booker T. Washington High School, then proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army in World War II; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge, Hurley Holloway continued his education at Wilberforce University, Norfolk State University, and Hampton University; displaying dedication to his family, he returned home in the midst of his education to steward the family business; and
WHEREAS, Hurley Holloway later began a long, successful career with the United States Postal Service; he became the supervisor of the mailing division and retired after 32 years of loyal service to the community; and
WHEREAS, an active member of many civic organizations and clubs, Hurley Holloway generously donated his time to better the lives of his fellow Norfolk residents; he enjoyed faith and fellowship with the community as a longtime member of Grace Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Hurley Holloway will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Shirley; children, Vickie and Jay, and their families; and many other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Hurley Merritt Holloway, a devoted public servant and an active member of the Norfolk community; 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 Hurley Merritt Holloway as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.