Bill Text: VA HR511 | 2013 | 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Elliott Bonsack McCormick.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-03 - Bill text as passed House (HR511ER) [HR511 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2013-HR511-Enrolled.html

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 511
Celebrating the life of Elliott Bonsack McCormick.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 3, 2013

WHEREAS, Elliott Bonsack McCormick, an admired member of the Pittsylvania County community, died on February 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick, born at the McCormick family home place known as "Mountain View," spent most of his life in the small community of Java in Pittsylvania County; and

WHEREAS, an active young man, Elliott McCormick played first base for the Spring Garden High School baseball team and earned his private pilot's license when he was just a senior; he later played for Pittsylvania County's semi-pro baseball league; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick loved farming and happily spent his career in agriculture, growing tobacco and grain and raising cattle and hogs on his farm; and

WHEREAS, a member and former president of the Pittsylvania County Farm Bureau, Elliott McCormick worked for the Virginia Farm Bureau for nearly two decades as a crop hail adjustor; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick also worked to ensure the well-being of local agricultural producers as a member of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency County Committee; and

WHEREAS, desirous to be of service to the local community, Elliott McCormick ably represented the Banister District on the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors for 16 years; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick worked diligently with other supervisors, county leaders, and local residents to ensure the efficient and effective operation of local government; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick provided strong leadership to the board of supervisors as chair for four years and served for 12 years on the finance committee; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick was a charter member of the Riceville-Java Volunteer Fire Department and a 60-year Mason, having been a member of Polk Lodge No. 61 A.F. & A.M. and served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 38th Masonic District; and

WHEREAS, Elliott McCormick enjoyed fellowship and worship at First Baptist Church of Riceville, where he had served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and joint treasurer; and

WHEREAS, in his free time, Elliott McCormick loved to fly his airplane and ride his motorcycle, enjoying the company of others and the scenic beauty of Pittsylvania County; and

WHEREAS, a vital member of the Pittsylvania County community, Elliott McCormick made many contributions to the well-being of his fellow residents through his dedicated community service; and

WHEREAS, a devoted family man, Elliott McCormick will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Virginia; children, Barbara and Louise, and their families, including grandchildren Jennifer and Hilton, and great-granddaughter, Emerson; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of a respected citizen of Pittsylvania County, Elliott Bonsack McCormick; 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 Elliott Bonsack McCormick as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.

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