HJ731: Celebrating the life of William Holt Kling, Sr.
WHEREAS, William Holt Kling, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and mentor in Heathsville who made many contributions to the Commonwealth and the United States, died on November 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, William “Bill” Holt Kling, Sr., was born in York, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Amon and Mary Nellye Kling; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army, stationed in Germany and North Africa; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling had a varied career in both the public and private sectors; he served with integrity as a reporter and editor for the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Times, and newspapers in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling was active in government at the local, state, and federal levels, and promoted democracy in South America, Africa, and China as a consultant; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling contributed a lifetime of service to the Republican Party through his volunteer leadership; he was a visionary who understood that the growth of Prince William County’s eastern area required the establishment of a new Republican committee dedicated solely to Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, as chair of the Prince William County Republican Committee, Bill Kling developed new party leadership in the county and was a mentor to young people, encouraging the creation of the Prince William Young Republicans Club; and
WHEREAS, known for his wit and wisdom, Bill Kling communicated the principles of the Republican Party in a personal way and was directly responsible for increasing civic engagement in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, an avid outdoorsman, Bill Kling dedicated himself to the protection and preservation of the nation’s valuable natural resources as a leading member of the Izaak Walton League of America; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth, Bill Kling will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Susan, Kathy, Barbara, Elizabeth, and William, and their families; his stepchildren, Marc, Elizabeth, Catherine, Richard, Carolyn, Anselm, and Mary, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; 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 William Holt Kling, Sr., a respected member of the Heathsville 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 William Holt Kling, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 731
WHEREAS, William Holt Kling, Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and mentor in Heathsville who made many contributions to the Commonwealth and the United States, died on November 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, William “Bill” Kling was born in York, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Amon and Mary Nellye Kling; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army, stationed in Germany and North Africa; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling had a varied career in both the public and private sectors; he served with integrity as a reporter and editor for the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Times, and newspapers in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling was active in government at the local, state, and federal levels, and promoted democracy in South America, Africa, and China as a consultant; and
WHEREAS, Bill Kling contributed a lifetime of service to the Republican Party through his volunteer leadership; he was a visionary who understood that the growth of Prince William County’s eastern area required the establishment of a new Republican committee dedicated solely to Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, as chair of the Prince William County Republican Committee, Bill Kling developed new party leadership in the county and was a mentor to young people, encouraging the creation of the Prince William Young Republicans Club; and
WHEREAS, known for his wit and wisdom, Bill Kling communicated the principles of the Republican Party in a personal way and was directly responsible for increasing civic engagement in Prince William County; and
WHEREAS, an avid outdoorsman, Bill Kling dedicated himself to the protection and preservation of the nation’s valuable natural resources as a leading member of the Izaak Walton League of America; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth, Bill Kling will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Susan, Kathy, Barbara, Elizabeth, and William, and their families; his stepchildren, Marc, Elizabeth, Catherine, Richard, Carolyn, Anselm, and Mary, and their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; 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 William Holt Kling, Sr., a respected member of the Heathsville 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 William Holt Kling, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.