HJ450: Celebrating the life of Robert Holt Evans, Sr.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 450
WHEREAS, Robert Holt Evans, Sr., longtime officer of the United States Air Force and beloved member of the Halifax community, died on January 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, born in South Boston and a graduate of Halifax High School, Holt Evans completed his studies at the United States Naval Academy in 1958, where he earned golden gloves in boxing and laid the foundation for a promising military career; and
WHEREAS, during his 28 years with the United States Air Force, Holt Evans served his country all over the world, including seven years in Asia, seven years in Europe, and four years at NATO Headquarters, ultimately retiring at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton; and
WHEREAS, returning to Halifax in his retirement, Holt Evans quickly became involved in his community, serving on the Town Council of Halifax, where he chaired the Finance and Personnel Committee, and on the board of the South Boston–Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History; and
WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his deep and abiding faith, Holt Evans was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Halifax, where he enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community and served on the vestry; and
WHEREAS, Holt Evans will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Nancy; his children, Robert, Jr., and Teel, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 Robert Holt Evans, Sr., who served his country, the Commonwealth, and Halifax County admirably all his life; 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 Robert Holt Evans, Sr., as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.