WHEREAS, Amanda Doane Holley, an entrepreneur and a dedicated wife, daughter, and community leader in Smyth County, died on January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a native of Abingdon, Amanda Holley graduated from Chilhowie High School in 2006, attended King University, and earned a doctorate from Appalachian College of Pharmacy; and
WHEREAS, along with her late father, Charles, Amanda Holley cofounded Chilhowie Drug Company, where she served the community as both an owner of the business and a trusted pharmacist; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Holley enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Chilhowie Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school and volunteered her time as an assistant prayer ministry leader; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Holley's greatest passion in life was helping others, and she touched many lives in the community through her generosity and grace; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Holley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her beloved husband Keith; her mother, Tammy; 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 Amanda Doane Holley, a respected small business owner and beloved member of the Chilhowie community; 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 Amanda Doane Holley as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.