HJ146: Celebrating the life of Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 146
Celebrating the life of Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 17, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, January 23, 2014

 

WHEREAS, Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., a respected public servant and devoted educator in Rustburg, died on December 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, born in Washington, D.C., Hugh Pendleton graduated from New London Academy in Bedford County; he earned a bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College in 1958 and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia in 1967; and

WHEREAS, in 1958, Hugh Pendleton began his career as a teacher at Rustburg High School, where he went on to serve as the assistant principal, the athletic director, and a coach; he served as the principal of Leesville Road Elementary School for two years before returning to Rustburg High School as the principal; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to the students of Rustburg High School, Hugh Pendleton served as the principal for almost 30 years; in recognition of his exceptional leadership, the Hugh T. Pendleton Scholarship Award and the Hugh T. Pendleton Athletic Complex were named in his honor; and

WHEREAS, elected to the Campbell County Board of Supervisors in 1989, Hugh Pendleton worked diligently to better the community for six terms; he provided his wise leadership as the vice chair for three terms and the chair for three terms; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton also donated his time and talents as a past president of the Rustburg Ruritan Club, where he was named Ruritan of the Year; in 1989, he received the Rustburg Ruritan Citizen of the Year Award for his many contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton was passionate about athletics, always supporting his beloved Rustburg High School Red Devils; between 1972 and 1997, he held various positions in the Virginia High School League, receiving many awards and accolades for his service; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community at Rustburg United Methodist Church, where he held several leadership positions; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his devoted wife of 52 years, Emily; children, Laura and John, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., a public servant, an educator, and a pillar of the Rustburg 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 Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 146

Offered January 14, 2014
Celebrating the life of Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr.
Patrons-- Fariss, Byron and Edmunds; Senators: Newman and Ruff

WHEREAS, Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., a respected public servant and devoted educator in Rustburg, died on December 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, born in Washington, D.C., Hugh Pendleton graduated from New London Academy in Bedford County; he earned a bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College in 1958 and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia in 1967; and

WHEREAS, in 1958, Hugh Pendleton began his career as a teacher at Rustburg High School, where he went on to serve as the assistant principal, the athletic director, and a coach; he served as the principal of Leesville Road Elementary School for two years before returning to Rustburg High School as the principal; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to the students of Rustburg High School, Hugh Pendleton served as the principal for almost 30 years; in recognition of his exceptional leadership, the Hugh T. Pendleton Scholarship Award and the Hugh T. Pendleton Athletic Complex were named in his honor; and

WHEREAS, elected to the Campbell County Board of Supervisors in 1989, Hugh Pendleton worked diligently to better the community for six terms; he provided his wise leadership as the vice chair for three terms and the chair for three terms; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton also donated his time and talents as a past president of the Rustburg Ruritan Club, where he was named Ruritan of the Year; in 1989, he received the Rustburg Ruritan Citizen of the Year Award for his many contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton was passionate about athletics, always supporting his beloved Rustburg High School Red Devils; between 1972 and 1997, he held various positions in the Virginia High School League, receiving many awards and accolades for his service; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community at Rustburg United Methodist Church, where he held several leadership positions; and

WHEREAS, Hugh Pendleton will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his devoted wife of 52 years, Emily; children, Laura and John, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., a public servant, an educator, and a pillar of the Rustburg 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 Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.