HJ5005: Celebrating the life of Jack W. Peoples, Sr.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5005
Celebrating the life of Jack W. Peoples, Sr.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 25, 2014
Agreed to by the Senate, April 8, 2014

 

WHEREAS, Jack W. Peoples, Sr., a lifelong resident and respected member of the City of Chesapeake and Norfolk County communities, died on March 7, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Jack Peoples graduated from Great Bridge High School and furthered his education at the Fort Smith School of Auctioneering; for over 45 years, he served as an auctioneer for the City of Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce 4-H Livestock Show and Sale; and

WHEREAS, a recognized leader in the field, Jack Peoples was a member and past president of the Virginia Auctioneers Association and a member of the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina, the National Auctioneers Association, and the International Society of Appraisers; and

WHEREAS, working to enhance the community, Jack Peoples served on the Chesapeake School Board for 14 years and as a member and past director of the Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated supporter of the agricultural industry, Jack Peoples was a two-time president of the Chesapeake Farm Bureau, a member and leader of local and city Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services Committees, and a member of the executive committee for the Atlantic Rural Exposition; and

WHEREAS, generously donating his time and talents to many other organizations, Jack Peoples was also a Ruritan for Life as a more than 50-year member of the Hickory Ruritan Club, where he held several leadership positions; and

WHEREAS, Jack Peoples enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Hickory Ridge Community Church; and

WHEREAS, Jack Peoples will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Annette; children, Susan, Toni, and Jack, Jr., 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 Jack W. Peoples, Sr., a pillar of the City of Chesapeake and Norfolk County communities; 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 Jack W. Peoples, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5005

Offered March 24, 2014
Prefiled March 24, 2014
Celebrating the life of Jack W. Peoples, Sr.
Patron-- Knight

WHEREAS, Jack W. Peoples, Sr., a lifelong resident and respected member of the City of Chesapeake and Norfolk County communities, died on March 7, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Jack Peoples graduated from Great Bridge High School and furthered his education at the Fort Smith School of Auctioneering; for over 45 years, he served as an auctioneer for the City of Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce 4-H Livestock Show and Sale; and

WHEREAS, a recognized leader in the field, Jack Peoples was a member and past president of the Virginia Auctioneers Association and a member of the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina, the National Auctioneers Association, and the International Society of Appraisers; and

WHEREAS, working to enhance the community, Jack Peoples served on the Chesapeake School Board for 14 years and as a member and past director of the Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, a dedicated supporter of the agricultural industry, Jack Peoples was a two-time president of the Chesapeake Farm Bureau, a member and leader of local and city Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services Committees, and a member of the executive committee for the Atlantic Rural Exposition; and

WHEREAS, generously donating his time and talents to many other organizations, Jack Peoples was also a Ruritan for Life as a more than 50-year member of the Hickory Ruritan Club, where he held several leadership positions; and

WHEREAS, Jack Peoples enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Hickory Ridge Community Church; and

WHEREAS, Jack Peoples will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Annette; children, Susan, Toni, and Jack, Jr., 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 Jack W. Peoples, Sr., a pillar of the City of Chesapeake and Norfolk County communities; 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 Jack W. Peoples, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.