HJ447: Celebrating the life of James Douglas Hall.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 447
Celebrating the life of James Douglas Hall.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 8, 2022
Agreed to by the Senate, March 9, 2022

 

WHEREAS, James Douglas Hall, a respected and beloved member of the Patrick County community, died on February 15, 2022; and

WHEREAS, James “Jimmy” Douglas Hall brought joy to family and friends with his wit and charm; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall bought a farm tractor, taught himself to drive it, and used it to plow gardens for neighbors and family; he cleared snow from their driveways and the local church parking lot in the winter; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall was passionate about horseback riding, and he worked with farriers to learn their craft and then shod family members’ horses, so they all could continue to ride; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall worked for Stanley Furniture company for 35 years as a group leader, making samples with pride for each furniture market; and

WHEREAS, after retirement, Jimmy Hall was a caretaker for his parents, and his help allowed them to live semi-independently for a time; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall loved classic cars and Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was in the process of restoring his 1969 Chevelle at the time of his passing; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall was a loving, wonderful husband to his wife, Carol, and a great dad to Brian Hall, Dana Worley, and Chris Harris; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall has left a legacy of love, support, caring, and laughter, and is greatly missed by the numerous family members and friends who loved him; 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 James Douglas Hall; 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 James Douglas Hall as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 447

Offered March 7, 2022
Celebrating the life of James Douglas Hall.
Patron-- Williams

WHEREAS, James Douglas Hall, a respected and beloved member of the Patrick County community, died on February 15, 2022, and

WHEREAS, James “Jimmy” Hall brought joy to family and friends with his wit and charm; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall bought a farm tractor, taught himself to drive it, and used it to plow gardens for neighbors and family; he also cleared snow from their driveways and the local church parking lot in the winter; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall was passionate about horseback riding, and he worked with farriers to learn their craft and then shod family members’ horses, so they all could continue to ride; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall worked for Stanley Furniture company for 35 years as a group leader, making samples with pride for each furniture market; and

WHEREAS, after retirement, Jimmy Hall was a caretaker for his parents, and his help allowed them to live semi-independently for a time; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall loved classic cars and Harley-Davidson motor cycles and was in the process of restoring his 1969 Chevelle at the time of his passing; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall was a loving, wonderful husband to his wife, Carol, and a great dad to Brian Hall, Dana Worley, and Chris Harris; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Hall has left a legacy of love, support, caring, and laughter, and is greatly missed by the numerous family members and friends who loved him; 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 James Douglas Hall; 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 James Douglas Hall as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.