HR134: Celebrating the life of Edwin C. Luther III.


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 134
Celebrating the life of Edwin C. Luther III.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 7, 2018

 

WHEREAS, Edwin C. Luther III, a respected member of the Richmond community who promoted responsible economic growth in the Commonwealth as a longtime member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, died on February 7, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Edwin “Win” C. Luther III was born in Vivian, West Virginia, to the late Roland and Sarah Luther; and

WHEREAS, Win Luther was a graduate of Virginia Episcopal School and The College of William and Mary, and he served his country as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Win Luther relocated to Richmond to pursue a career in business; he served as a member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for many years, including as chief executive officer from 1981 to 1992; and

WHEREAS, Win Luther enjoyed fellowship and worship with the Richmond community as an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; and

WHEREAS, Win Luther will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Roslyn; his children, Neil, Edie, and Mary Katheryn; and many other family members, friends, and members of the Richmond community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Edwin C. Luther III, who made many contributions to the Commonwealth; 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 Edwin C. Luther III as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 134

Offered March 2, 2018
Celebrating the life of Edwin C. Luther III.
Patron-- Rodman

WHEREAS, Edwin C. Luther III, a respected member of the Richmond community who promoted responsible economic growth in the Commonwealth as a longtime member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, died on February 7, 2018 ; and

WHEREAS, Edwin “Win” Luther was born in Vivian, West Virginia, to the late Roland and Sarah Luther; and

WHEREAS, Win Luther was a graduate of Virginia Episcopal School and The College of William and Mary, and he served his country as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Win Luther relocated to Richmond to pursue a career in business; he served as a member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for many years, including as chief executive officer from 1981 to 1992; and

WHEREAS, Win Luther enjoyed fellowship and worship with the Richmond community as an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; and

WHEREAS, Win Luther will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Roslyn; his children, Neil, Edie, and Mary Katheryn; and many other family members, friends, and members of the Richmond community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Edwin C. Luther III, who made many contributions to the Commonwealth; 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 Edwin C. Luther III as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.