Bill Text: VA HJR486 | 2018 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of William G. Somerville.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-03-09 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ486ER) [HJR486 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2018-HJR486-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, William G. Somerville, an active member of the Mount Vernon community and a beloved husband and father, died on January 11, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of County Meath, Ireland, William "Willie" G. Somerville immigrated to the United States in 1988; and
WHEREAS, an avid sports fan, Willie Somerville supported countless young athletes in the community and relished every opportunity to cheer for his sons, Henry and Liam; and
WHEREAS, Willie Somerville's family plans to establish a foundation in his honor that will provide support to young athletes seeking to play competitive soccer at a higher level; and
WHEREAS, Willie Somerville will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Ann Marie; his sons, Henry and Liam; 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 William G. Somerville; 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 William G. Somerville as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.