HR109: Celebrating the life of Marshall Eugene Guy.
WHEREAS, Marshall Eugene Guy, a proud veteran, active community leader, and the former mayor of the Town of Marion, died on October 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong Smyth County resident, Marshall Guy graduated from Marion High School in 1943 and joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to his country during World War II; during the war, he served as a United States Marine in the Pacific Theater; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge, Marshall Guy returned home and worked as a printer for the Smyth County News; in 1966, he opened Guy Brothers Printing with his brother, Ivan, and provided quality services to the community for almost two decades; and
WHEREAS, desiring to further serve his fellow Smyth County residents, Marshall Guy ran for and was elected to two terms on the Smyth County Board of Supervisors from 1969 to 1977, and he served as chair in 1975; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Guy served on the Marion Town Council from 1980 to 1992 and was elected mayor in 1992; he ably led the town until his retirement in 2000, after more than 30 years of diligent service to the region; and
WHEREAS, proudly serving his fellow veterans, Marshall Guy held several posts in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, including at the state level as the Virginia State Commander in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Guy was a member of many civic and service organizations, including the local Kiwanis and Civitan Clubs, and he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as an active member of Marion First United Methodist Church for more than 80 years; and
WHEREAS, a devoted sports enthusiast, Marshall Guy encouraged and supported the youth of the community to take up athletics; he served as a Little League coach, the longtime announcer for Marion High School athletic events and the Marion Mets, and the fundraising chair for the Marion stadium lighting system; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife of more than 60 years, Ruby, Marshall Guy will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Shirley and Mike, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Marshall Eugene Guy, a loyal veteran, dedicated public servant, and pillar of the Marion 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 Marshall Eugene Guy as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 109
WHEREAS, Marshall Eugene Guy, a proud veteran, active community leader, and the former mayor of the Town of Marion, died on October 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong Smyth County resident, Marshall Guy graduated from Marion High School in 1943 and joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to his country during World War II; he served as a United States Marine in the Pacific Theater of the war; and
WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge, Marshall Guy returned home and worked as a printer for the Smyth County News; in 1966, he opened Guy Brothers Printing with his brother, Ivan, and provided quality services to the community for almost two decades; and
WHEREAS, desiring to further serve his fellow Smyth County residents, Marshall Guy ran for and was elected to two terms on the Smyth County Board of Supervisors from 1969 to 1977, and he served as chair in 1975; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Guy served on the Marion Town Council from 1980 to 1992 and was elected mayor in 1992; he ably he led the town until his retirement in 2000, after more than 30 years of diligent service to the region; and
WHEREAS, proudly serving his fellow veterans, Marshall Guy held several posts in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, including at the state level as the Virginia state commander in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Guy was a member of many civic and service organizations, including the local Kiwanis and Civitan Clubs, and he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as an active member of Marion First United Methodist Church for more than 80 years; and
WHEREAS, a devoted sports enthusiast, Marshall Guy encouraged and supported the youth of the community to take up athletics; he served as a Little League coach, the longtime announcer for Marion High School athletic events and the Marion Mets, and the fundraising chair for the Marion stadium lighting system; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his wife of more than 60 years, Ruby, Marshall Guy will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Shirley and Mike, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Marshall Eugene Guy, a loyal veteran, dedicated public servant, and pillar of the Marion 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 Marshall Eugene Guy as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.