Bill Text: VA HJR5150 | 2014 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Marcus Dwayne Pair.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-09-18 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ5150ER) [HJR5150 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2014-HJR5150-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Marcus Dwayne Pair, an active member of the Emporia community who shared his faith with others through music, died on July 3, 2014; and WHEREAS, a native of Emporia, Marcus Pair graduated from Greensville County High School, where he played basketball, baseball, and football; and WHEREAS, Marcus Pair enjoyed a long professional career as a devoted employee of Oran Safety Glass, Inc.; and WHEREAS, affectionately known as Duke, Marcus Pair was passionate about music and played or sang with several local groups and choirs; and WHEREAS, Marcus Pair was an exceptionally talented vocalist and played multiple instruments, but loved playing the bass guitar most of all; he generously donated his time and talents as a music instructor for children and the elderly; and WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Marcus Pair enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community at Mars Hill Baptist Church and New Life Christian Center; and WHEREAS, Marcus Pair cared deeply for his family, and he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous 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 Marcus Dwayne Pair, an inspirational member of the Emporia 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 Marcus Dwayne Pair as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory. |