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