HR191: Celebrating the life of John Sidney Davenport IV.
WHEREAS, John Sidney Davenport IV, a prominent business leader and an active member of the Richmond community, died on September 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Richmond, Sidney Davenport graduated from St. Christopher’s School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Davenport began his accomplished professional career with First Mortgage Corporation; he later became the executive vice president and director of Ryland Mortgage and a director of Dynex Capital, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, an avid golfer and tennis player, Sidney Davenport was a member of The Shankers golf group, Kinloch Golf Club, and the Richmond German Club, and he donated his time and leadership as a board member of the Country Club of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Davenport enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Davenport will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Elizabeth, Jean, Anne, and Mary, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of John Sidney Davenport IV, a respected business leader and active member of the Richmond 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 John Sidney Davenport IV as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 191
WHEREAS, John Sidney Davenport IV, a prominent business leader and an active member of the Richmond community, died on September 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Richmond, Sidney Davenport graduated from St. Christopher’s School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Davenport began his accomplished professional career with First Mortgage Corporation; he later became the executive vice president and director of Ryland Mortgage and a director of Dynex Capital, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, an avid golfer and tennis player, Sidney Davenport was a member of The Shankers golf group, Kinloch Golf Club, and the Richmond German Club, and he donated his time and leadership as a board member of the Country Club of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Davenport enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Davenport will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Barbara; daughters, Elizabeth, Jean, Anne, and Mary, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of John Sidney Davenport IV, a respected business leader and active member of the Richmond 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 John Sidney Davenport IV as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.