HR91: Celebrating the life of Douglas Paris Redman.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 91

Offered February 18, 2020
Celebrating the life of Douglas Paris Redman.
Patron-- Brewer

WHEREAS, Douglas Paris Redman, a retired mechanical engineer and a man of deep and abiding faith who touched countless lives through his commitment to ministry, died on January 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a native of Newport News, Douglas “Doug” Redman graduated from Warwick High School, then served his country as a member of the United States Marines Corps, both on active duty and in the reserves; and

WHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Doug Redman worked as a Bible Club director for Youth for Christ, served as a youth pastor at Denbigh Baptist Church in Newport News, and attended Washington Bible College in Maryland in the late 1970s; and

WHEREAS, Doug Redman settled in Surry in 1986 and joined Bacon’s Castle Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, trustee, deacon, youth leader, and Awana commander; he was also a longtime member of Gideons International, having served in local camps for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Doug Redman graduated from LeTourneau University in Texas with a degree in mechanical engineering technology and subsequently offered his expertise to Newport News Shipbuilding, the Newport News Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Richmond Engineering, the Sussex Service Authority, and other contracting firms in the region; and

WHEREAS, outside of his career, Doug Redman was a private pilot for many years, and he delighted family and friends with his talents as an upright bass player; and

WHEREAS, Doug Redman will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn, 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 Douglas Paris Redman, a respected member of the Surry 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 Douglas Paris Redman as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.