HJ5009: Celebrating the life of Remelito B. Compuesto.
WHEREAS, Remelito B. Compuesto of Virginia Beach, a devoted husband and father, a man of deep faith, a retired master chief petty officer in the United States Navy, and a respected leader in the Hampton Roads community, died on October 9, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Remelito Compuesto was born and raised in the Philippines; he proudly served in the United States Navy for 26 years and settled permanently in Virginia Beach after he retired; and
WHEREAS, during his naval career, Remelito Compuesto worked in the supply, logistics, and food management areas; his leadership abilities were recognized while serving on the USS John F. Kennedy and during assignments at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk; and
WHEREAS, because of his outstanding leadership abilities and dedication to defending our nation, Remelito Compuesto was honored twice by the United States Navy, which awarded him Sailor of the Month and Sailor of the Year honors; and
WHEREAS, Remelito Compuesto also generously served the Filipino community in Hampton Roads; he was president of the Salinas Families of Tidewater organization for two terms, belonged to the Cavite Association of Tidewater, and was affiliated with Victory Daylight Lodge No. 178 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and
WHEREAS, faith was a constant presence in Remelito Compuesto’s life; he prayed daily and shared in fellowship and worship at the Catholic Church of St. Mark in Virginia Beach; and
WHEREAS, in retirement, Remelito Compuesto enjoyed spending time with his extended family; his hobbies included a car collection and tending his garden; and
WHEREAS, Remelito Compuesto will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Anicia; children, Sheilamarie and Annaliza, and their families; and many 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 Remelito B. Compuesto, a devoted husband and father, a man of deep faith, a retired master chief petty officer in the United States Navy, and a respected leader in the Hampton Roads 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 Remelito B. Compuesto as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5009
WHEREAS, Remelito B. Compuesto of Virginia Beach, a devoted husband and father, a man of deep faith, a retired master chief petty officer in the United States Navy, and a respected leader in the Hampton Roads community, died on October 9, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Remelito Compuesto was born and raised in the Philippines; he proudly served in the United States Navy for 26 years and settled permanently in Virginia Beach after he retired; and
WHEREAS, during his naval career, Remelito Compuesto worked in the supply, logistics, and food management areas; his leadership abilities were recognized while serving on the USS John F. Kennedy and during assignments at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk; and
WHEREAS, because of his outstanding leadership abilities and dedication to defending our nation, Remelito Compuesto was honored twice by the U.S. Navy, which awarded him Sailor of the Month and Sailor of the Year honors; and
WHEREAS, Remelito Compuesto also generously served the Filipino community in Hampton Roads; he was president of the Salinas Families of Tidewater organization for two terms, belonged to the Cavite Association of Tidewater, and was affiliated with Victory Daylight Lodge No. 178 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and
WHEREAS, faith was a constant presence in Remelito Compuesto’s life; he prayed daily and shared in fellowship and worship at the Catholic Church of St. Mark in Virginia Beach; and
WHEREAS, in retirement, Remelito Compuesto enjoyed spending time with his extended family; his hobbies included a car collection and tending his garden; and
WHEREAS, Remelito Compuesto will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife, Anicia, children, Sheilamarie and Annaliza, and their families; and many 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 Remelito B. Compuesto, a devoted husband and father, a man of deep faith, a retired master chief petty officer in the United States Navy, and a respected leader in the Hampton Roads 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 Remelito B. Compuesto as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.