HJ520: Celebrating the life of Phillip G. Osborne.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 520

Offered January 13, 2021
Prefiled December 28, 2020
Celebrating the life of Phillip G. Osborne.
Patrons-- Kilgore; Senator: Pillion

WHEREAS, Phillip G. Osborne, a dedicated public servant who made countless contributions to the Dungannon community, died on September 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS, born in Kingsport, Tennessee, Phillip “Phil” Osborne was an active leader in his high school community, as well as a talented multisport athlete; he played basketball at what is now the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, where he studied business administration; and

WHEREAS, Phil Osborne served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War and subsequently pursued a career with the family business, S.I. Osborne and Son Hardware in Dungannon; and

WHEREAS, in addition to serving the community as a trusted local business owner, Phil Osborne volunteered his leadership and expertise as a public servant in many capacities, including town recorder, town council member, and mayor of Dungannon; and

WHEREAS, Phil Osborne worked diligently to ensure the health, wellness, and safety of local residents as a charter member of the Dungannon Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Clinch River Health Services board of directors; and

WHEREAS, Phil Osborne also played a vital role in the establishment of modern water and sewage systems in Dungannon, and as one of the organizers of the nonprofit organization the Dungannon Development Commission, he helped residents achieve secure housing and other necessities; he also served the community as a member of the Scott County Telephone Cooperative Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Phil Osborne enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of Dungannon United Methodist Church, serving in many leadership capacities, including as a member of the church’s administrative board; and

WHEREAS, Phil Osborne will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Margaret, his children, Monica and Luke, and their families; 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 Phillip G. Osborne, a pillar of the Dungannon 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 Phillip G. Osborne as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.