HR245: Celebrating the life of Robert Waid.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 245

Offered January 24, 2021
Celebrating the life of Robert Waid.
Patron-- Austin

WHEREAS, Robert Waid, former mayor of Fincastle and a beloved member of the Botetourt County community, died on July 26, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Waid was born in Fincastle and graduated from Fincastle High School and Greenbrier Military School; and

WHEREAS, Bob Waid served his country with courage and valor as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, after completing his military service, Bob Waid worked tirelessly for Appalachian Power for many years, retiring as a right-of-way agent; and

WHEREAS, an active and engaged member of his community, Bob Waid served as the mayor of Fincastle and was a member of Catawba Lodge #342 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and

WHEREAS, guided by his deep and abiding faith, Bob Waid enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Fincastle throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Bob Waid will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Meredith; his children, Bobbie, Sally, and Fulton, and their families; 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 Robert Waid, former mayor of Fincastle, whose unwavering kindness, generosity, and dedication to his community touched countless lives; 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 Waid as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.