SR529: Celebrating the life of Jerry Austin Rexrode.
WHEREAS, Jerry Austin Rexrode, an honored veteran, esteemed businessman, and distinguished civic leader of the Highland County community, died on April 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, born in Mustoe, Jerry Rexrode would dedicate his life to the betterment of Highland County and the well-being of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Rexrode was drafted into the United States Army in 1965, serving his country valiantly during the Vietnam War in both Germany and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, following his discharge from the United States Army, Jerry Rexrode resumed his career in the masonry industry, establishing Rexrode Masonry and Tile, Inc., in 1970; and
WHEREAS, for the past half-century, Jerry Rexrode offered world-class masonry and general contracting services to customers throughout the Commonwealth and West Virginia, providing gainful employment to untold individuals over the years; and
WHEREAS, an active and engaged member of his community, Jerry Rexrode served the Highland County Board of Supervisors from 1996 to 2011, bringing a calm and level-headed approach to the county’s civic affairs; and
WHEREAS, serving as president of the Highland County Fair Association from 2001 to 2012, Jerry Rexrode was instrumental to the success of one of Monterey’s most cherished rites of summer; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Rexrode will be dearly remembered and fondly missed by his daughter, Sali, and her family; his brother, Charles; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Jerry Austin Rexrode, a beloved veteran, businessman, and civic leader of Highland County, whose kind and generous spirit touched countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Jerry Austin Rexrode as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for his memory.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 529
WHEREAS, Jerry Austin Rexrode, an honored veteran, esteemed businessman, and distinguished civic leader of the Highland County community, died on April 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, born in Mustoe, Jerry Rexrode would dedicate his life to the betterment of Highland County and the well-being of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Rexrode was drafted into the United States Army in 1965, serving his country valiantly during the Vietnam War in both Germany and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, following his discharge from the United States Army, Jerry Rexrode resumed his career in the masonry industry, establishing Rexrode Masonry and Tile, Inc., in 1970; and
WHEREAS, for the past half-century, Jerry Rexrode offered world-class masonry and general contracting services to customers throughout the Commonwealth and West Virginia, providing gainful employment to untold individuals over the years; and
WHEREAS, an active and engaged member of his community, Jerry Rexrode served the Highland County Board of Supervisors from 1996 to 2011, bringing a calm and level-headed approach to the county’s civic affairs; and
WHEREAS, serving as president of the Highland County Fair Association from 2001 to 2012, Jerry Rexrode was instrumental to the success of one of Monterey’s most cherished rites of summer; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Rexrode will be dearly remembered and fondly missed by his daughter, Sali, and her family; his brother, Charles; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Jerry Austin Rexrode, a beloved veteran, businessman, and civic leader of Highland County, whose kind and generous spirit touched countless lives; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Jerry Austin Rexrode as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s respect for his memory.