HR422: Celebrating the life of Richard Edward Cornwell.
WHEREAS, Richard Edward Cornwell, a dedicated law-enforcement officer who worked to serve and protect the residents of Portsmouth for more than 25 years, died on January 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a native of Portsmouth, Richard Cornwell joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Merchant Marine; and
WHEREAS, Richard Cornwell played semi-professional baseball, then joined the Portsmouth Police Department in 1951; during his distinguished career, he earned several awards and accolades, including the Policeman of the Year award in 1976 for his work as head of the Youth Bureau; and
WHEREAS, after his well-earned retirement from law enforcement as a lieutenant in 1977, Richard Cornwell continued his service to the community through his longtime affiliation with the Freemasons; and
WHEREAS, Richard Cornwell was a member of Portsmouth Lodge No. 100, had served as inspector general honorary of the 33rd degree of the Scottish Rite, and was an honorary member of the Supreme Council; he was also a past president of the Portsmouth Shrine Club and a past venerable master of the Lodge of Perfection; and
WHEREAS, guided by his deep faith, Richard Cornwell was a founding member of West Side Christian Church, where he cooked and served meals to the homeless; and
WHEREAS, Richard Cornwell will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary; children, Mary, Marla, and Richard, 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 Richard Edward Cornwell, a law-enforcement officer and a respected member of the Portsmouth 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 Richard Edward Cornwell as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 422
WHEREAS, Richard Edward Cornwell, a dedicated law-enforcement officer who worked to serve and protect the residents of Portsmouth for more than 25 years, died on January 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, a native of Portsmouth, Richard Cornwell joined many of the other young men of his generation in service to the nation during World War II as a member of the United States Merchant Marine; and
WHEREAS, Richard Cornwell played semi-professional baseball, then joined the Portsmouth Police Department in 1951; during his distinguished career, he earned several awards and accolades, including the Policeman of the Year award in 1976 for his work as head of the Youth Bureau; and
WHEREAS, after his well-earned retirement from law enforcement as a lieutenant in 1977, Richard Cornwell continued his service to the community through his longtime affiliation with the Freemasons; and
WHEREAS, Richard Cornwell was a member of Portsmouth Lodge No. 100, had served as inspector general honorary of the 33rd degree of the Scottish Rite, and was an honorary member of the Supreme Council; he was also a past president of the Portsmouth Shrine Club and a past venerable master of the Lodge of Perfection; and
WHEREAS, guided by his deep faith, Richard Cornwell was a founding member of West Side Christian Church, where he cooked and served meals to the homeless; and
WHEREAS, Richard Cornwell will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary; children, Mary, Marla, and Richard, 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 Richard Edward Cornwell, a law-enforcement officer and a respected member of the Portsmouth 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 Richard Edward Cornwell as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.