HR754: Celebrating the life of Graham Page Wilson.


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 754
Celebrating the life of Graham Page Wilson.
 
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, August 4, 2021
 

WHEREAS, Graham Page Wilson, an esteemed public servant and beloved member of the Poquoson community, died on March 10, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the son of Amelia “Micki” G. Wilson and the late Billy Page Wilson, Graham Wilson was born and raised in the City of Poquoson, where he attended and graduated from Poquoson City Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from Radford University, where he was a founding member of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, Graham Wilson began his career at Newport News Shipbuilding; and

WHEREAS, in 1993, Graham Wilson embarked upon his career in public service when he took an opportunity to serve as chief deputy commissioner of the City of Hampton under Commissioner of the Revenue Ross A. Mugler; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson ultimately returned to his hometown of Poquoson and dutifully served the locality in the capacity of commissioner of the revenue for 18 years, later becoming its assistant city manager in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson gave generously of his time and talents in service to others, in large part through his involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Poquoson, which he served as president in 2014; in recognition of his contributions, the club honored him with its George F. Hixson Fellowship in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson was a devoted father and husband and a mentor to many, whose unwavering optimism and enthusiasm was an inspiration to all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, Graham Wilson began his spiritual path at Trinity United Methodist Church in Poquoson and later enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Coastal Community Church in Yorktown for many years; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 31 years, Beth Ann; his children, Kasey and Graham, Jr.; his mother, Amelia; 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 Graham Page Wilson, a dedicated public servant whose kindness and compassion 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 Graham Page Wilson as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 754

Offered August 3, 2021
Celebrating the life of Graham Page Wilson.
Patron-- Mugler

WHEREAS, Graham Page Wilson, an esteemed public servant and beloved member of the Poquoson community, died on March 10, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the son of Amelia “Micki” G. Wilson and the late Billy Page Wilson, Graham Wilson was born and raised in the City of Poquoson, where he attended and graduated from Poquoson City Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from Radford University, where he was a founding member of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, Graham Wilson began his career at Newport News Shipbuilding; and

WHEREAS, in 1993, Graham Wilson embarked upon his career in public service when he took an opportunity to serve as chief deputy commissioner of the City of Hampton under Commissioner of the Revenue Ross A. Mugler; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson ultimately returned to his hometown of Poquoson and dutifully served the locality in the capacity of commissioner of the revenue for 18 years, later becoming its assistant city manager in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson gave generously of his time and talents in service to others, in large part through his involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Poquoson, which he served as president in 2014; in recognition of his contributions, the club honored him with its George F. Hixson Fellowship in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson was a devoted father and husband and a mentor to many, whose unwavering optimism and enthusiasm was an inspiration to all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, Graham Wilson began his spiritual path at Trinity United Methodist Church in Poquoson and later enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Coastal Community Church in Yorktown for many years; and

WHEREAS, Graham Wilson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 31 years, Beth Ann; his children, Kasey and Graham, Jr.; his mother, Amelia; 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 Graham Page Wilson, a dedicated public servant whose kindness and compassion 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 Graham Page Wilson as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.