HJ143: Celebrating the life of David R. Carlson.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 143
Celebrating the life of David R. Carlson.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 31, 2022
Agreed to by the Senate, February 3, 2022

 

WHEREAS, David R. Carlson, an esteemed financial securities broker, a former president of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, and a beloved member of the Arlington County community, died on July 10, 2021; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Jamestown High School in Jamestown, New York, David Carlson earned a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University in 1969; and

WHEREAS, as an insurance broker in the first half of his career, David Carlson dedicated himself to helping others manage risk and protect their well-being, serving as vice president of both Johnson & Higgins and Marsh & McLennan from 1973 to 1986 and from 1986 to 1992, respectively; and

WHEREAS, in the latter half of his career, David Carlson worked nearly three decades as a financial securities broker, guiding individuals and families as they developed their assets and invested for the future; and

WHEREAS, a 33-year resident of Arlington County and an active and engaged member of his community, David Carlson notably served as president of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington from 2001 to 2002 and received a George F. Hixson Fellowship from the organization in 2004; and

WHEREAS, an enthusiastic drum corps aficionado, David Carlson was fond of reading, horse racing, golf, and cheering on the Washington Football Team, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Capitals; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, David Carlson enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington for many years; and

WHEREAS, David Carlson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Carolyn; his daughters, Megan and Rachel; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 David R. Carlson, a cherished member of the Arlington County community whose kindness and generosity 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 David R. Carlson as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 143

Offered January 21, 2022
Celebrating the life of David R. Carlson.
Patrons-- Hope; Senator: Howell

WHEREAS, David R. Carlson, an esteemed financial securities broker, a former president of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, and a beloved member of the Arlington County community, died on July 10, 2021; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Jamestown High School in Jamestown, New York, David Carlson earned a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University in 1969; and

WHEREAS, as an insurance broker in the first half of his career, David Carlson dedicated himself to helping others manage risk and protect their well-being, serving as vice president of both Johnson & Higgins and Marsh & McLennan from 1973 to 1986 and from 1986 to 1992, respectively; and

WHEREAS, in the latter half of his career, David Carlson worked nearly three decades as a financial securities broker, guiding individuals and families as they developed their assets and invested for the future; and

WHEREAS, a 33-year resident of Arlington County and an active and engaged member of his community, David Carlson notably served as president of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington from 2001 to 2002 and received a George F. Hixson Fellowship from the organization in 2004; and

WHEREAS, an enthusiastic drum corps aficionado, David Carlson was also fond of reading, horse racing, golf, and cheering on the Washington Football Team, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Capitals; and

WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, David Carlson enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington for many years; and

WHEREAS, David Carlson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Carolyn; his daughters, Megan and Rachel; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 David R. Carlson, a cherished member of the Arlington County community whose kindness and generosity 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 David R. Carlson as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.