Bill Text: VA HJR475 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Tyrone Jermaine Williams, Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-05 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ475ER) [HJR475 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HJR475-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Tyrone Jermaine Williams, Jr., an aspiring leader and a beloved young member of the Richmond community, died on October 20, 2019; and
WHEREAS, a native of Richmond, Tyrone Williams attended Richmond Public Schools and was a honor roll student at Armstrong High School; he was also studying the electrical trade at Richmond Technical Center; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Williams participated in local Boys and Girls Club programs, the East End Teen Center's Summer Writing Institute, and the Future Leaders Forum for Young Black Men of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Williams enjoyed playing video games and was a fan of basketball and football, especially his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers; and
WHEREAS, affectionately known as "Lil Ty," Tyrone Williams brought joy to others through his kindness and generosity; and
WHEREAS, Tyrone Williams will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his parents, Tashia and Tyrone, Sr.; his siblings, Imani, Dwaynise, Anthonette, Johnette, Ty'Nique, Corey, and Ge'Ni; 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 Tyrone Jermaine Williams, Jr.; 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 Tyrone Jermaine Williams, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.