HJ815: Celebrating the life of Nicholas D. Street.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 815
Celebrating the life of Nicholas D. Street.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 21, 2023
Agreed to by the Senate, February 23, 2023

 

WHEREAS, Nicholas D. Street, an honorable veteran, esteemed attorney, accomplished executive, and beloved member of the Grundy community, died on February 4, 2023; and

WHEREAS, a native of Southwest Virginia, Nicholas Street graduated from Grundy High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in 1953 from what was then Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech), where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street proudly served his country with honor and distinction during his four years of active service in the United States Air Force and his additional years in the United States Air Force Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street’s love of flying was firmly established through his experience with the United States Air Force, and he continued to fly for many years in both personal and corporate roles; and

WHEREAS, following his service, Nicholas Street graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law and then returned to Grundy in the early 1960s, ultimately establishing the law firm of Street, Street & Street with his brothers, H. A. and Eugene; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street became involved in the coal industry and was a founding partner in the United Coal Company, which later became The United Company, supporting the energy needs of the Commonwealth and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street enjoyed rewarding and successful careers in both law and energy until his retirement in 2009, making an impact in the lives of countless individuals and families; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street was a longtime advocate for his hometown of Grundy and Southwest Virginia, generously supporting charitable causes in the arts, health care, and education; and

WHEREAS, in 2022, Virginia Tech awarded Nicholas Street its highest honor, the Ut Prosim Medal, for his longstanding support of and service to the university; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, Fay; his children, Robert, David, and Lauren, and their families; 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 Nicholas D. Street, a cherished member of the Grundy community whose legacy of service was an inspiration to all who knew him; 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 Nicholas D. Street as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 815

Offered February 20, 2023
Celebrating the life of Nicholas D. Street.
Patrons-- O'Quinn; Senator: Pillion

WHEREAS, Nicholas D. Street, an honorable veteran, esteemed attorney, accomplished executive, and beloved member of the Grundy community, died on February 4, 2023; and

WHEREAS, a native of Southwest Virginia, Nicholas Street graduated from Grundy High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in 1953 from what was then Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech), where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street proudly served his country with honor and distinction during his four years of active service in the United States Air Force and his additional years in the United States Air Force Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street’s love of flying was firmly established through his experience with the United States Air Force, and he continued to fly for many years in both personal and corporate roles; and

WHEREAS, following his service, Nicholas Street graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law and then returned to Grundy in the early 1960s, ultimately establishing the law firm of Street, Street & Street with his brothers, H. A. and Eugene; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street became involved in the coal industry and was a founding partner in the United Coal Company, which later became The United Company, supporting the energy needs of the Commonwealth and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street enjoyed rewarding and successful careers in both law and energy until his retirement in 2009, making an impact in the lives of countless individuals and families; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street was a longtime advocate for his hometown of Grundy and Southwest Virginia, generously supporting charitable causes in the arts, health care, and education; and

WHEREAS, in 2022, Virginia Tech awarded Nicholas Street its highest honor, the Ut Prosim Medal, for his longstanding support of and service to the university; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Street will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, Fay; his children, Robert, David, and Lauren, and their families; 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 Nicholas D. Street, a cherished member of the Grundy community whose legacy of service was an inspiration to all who knew him; 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 Nicholas D. Street as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.