HR309: Celebrating the life of Fred Knaysi, DDS.
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi, DDS, an accomplished dentist and beloved member of the Richmond community who earned the respect of many through the exceptional care and attention he gave his patients, died on July 11, 2022; and
WHEREAS, a native of Ithaca, New York, Fred Knaysi’s educational journey included Ithaca High School, Cornell University, and ultimately the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, where he was elected president of the senior class; and
WHEREAS, following a dental fellowship in Norfolk, Fred Knaysi established a thriving dental practice in Richmond, building a loyal following of patients over the years through his gentle and generous nature and his commitment to high quality care at a reasonable price; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi had a special ability to bring people together and was an integral member of every community that he was a part of, from his immediate family to his large dental practice; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi’s devotion to his dental practice and his penchant for acquiring real estate was evident in his tendency to eschew more traditional hobbies and pastimes in favor of working during his moments of leisure; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi found great joy in spending time with family, whether at home, at Virginia Beach, or at far-off destinations around the world, and in giving extravagant and thoughtful gifts to his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 32 years, Dolores; his children, George, Christopher, and Bradley; and numerous other family members, friends, colleagues, and patients; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Fred Knaysi, DDS, a cherished member of the Richmond 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 Fred Knaysi, DDS, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 309
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi, DDS, an accomplished dentist and beloved member of the Richmond community who earned the respect of many through the exceptional care and attention he gave his patients, died on July 11, 2022; and
WHEREAS, a native of Ithaca, New York, Fred Knaysi’s educational journey included Ithaca High School, Cornell University, and ultimately the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, where he was elected president of the senior class; and
WHEREAS, following a dental fellowship in Norfolk, Fred Knaysi established a thriving dental practice in Richmond, building a loyal following of patients over the years through his gentle and generous nature and his commitment to high quality care at a reasonable price; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi had a special ability to bring people together and was an integral member of every community that he was a part of, from his immediate family to his large dental practice; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi’s devotion to his dental practice and his penchant for acquiring real estate was evident in his tendency to eschew more traditional hobbies and pastimes in favor of working during his moments of leisure; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi found great joy in spending time with family, whether at home, at Virginia Beach, or at far-off destinations around the world, and in giving extravagant and thoughtful gifts to his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Fred Knaysi will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 32 years, Dolores; his children, George, Christopher, and Bradley; and numerous other family members, friends, colleagues, and patients; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Fred Knaysi, DDS, a cherished member of the Richmond 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 Fred Knaysi, DDS, as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for his memory.