Bill Text: VA SJR267 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Douglas William Talbot.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-07 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ267ER) [SJR267 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SJR267-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Douglas William Talbot, longtime civil engineer, developer, entrepreneur, community leader, public speaker, mentor, and beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, passed away on December 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Douglas William Talbot was born to Douglas Francis and Margaret (Peg) O'Keefe Talbot in Beacon, New York; after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) with a degree in civil engineering, he served in the United States Army, and, while stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, served as executive officer in the support Armored Engineering Company; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Talbot was an accomplished civil engineer and developer, and as such, contributed significantly to what Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area has become today; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Talbot's ambition and entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish the award-winning architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, Talbot & Associates, Ltd., in Virginia Beach; with the support of more than 200 dedicated professionals, the company has developed several communities, including Baycliff, Southgate, Three Oaks, Green Run, Ocean Way Condominiums, Indian Lakes, Poplar Ridge, Windsor Oaks West, Charlestown Lakes, Pelican Watch, Wildwood Heights, Park Inn, and the Atrium Hotel, among others; and
WHEREAS, Talbot & Associates, Ltd., designed and supervised construction for numerous roads and major highways throughout Virginia and subsequently opened offices in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee; prior to his career in Virginia Beach, Douglas Talbot worked as an engineer in GE's management training program; served as design engineer for the City of Richmond; was city engineer for the City of Independence, Missouri, where he was named the Engineer of the Year; and was director of Public Works and city manager for the City of Hopewell; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Talbot was an active community leader who served on numerous boards and commissions, most notably as civil engineer representative for the Virginia Beach Committee of 100, chair of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Neptune Festival, commissioner of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District; and president of the Tidewater Builders Association, Home Builders Association of Virginia (HBAV), and National Home Builders Association (NHBA); and
WHEREAS, Douglas Talbot also served as vice chair of the HBAV political action committee and served as NHBA's legislative contact for the United States Congress; he taught land planning and development courses at University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, Tidewater Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished golfer, Douglas Talbot enjoyed playing for business, as well as in semi-professional tournaments, countless charity events, and alongside his VMI colleagues during their annual outings; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Talbot was inducted into the American Society of Civil Engineers as a Lifetime Member, which is among the highest professional recognitions civil engineers can receive, and was an inductee into the International Who's Who of Professionals; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Talbot loved his family and cherished every moment spent with them; he is fondly remembered and greatly missed by his four children, Beth Hebenstreit, Marianne (Boots) Talbot, Cyndi Deppe, and Doug Talbot, Jr.; their spouses, Donald Lilly, Martin Deppe, and Shelly Talbot; six grandchildren, Trevor and Maribeth Hebenstreit, Austen and Meagan Deppe, and Nick and Norah Talbot-Lilly; his brother Richard Talbot; and sister Sue Swager; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Douglas William Talbot; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Douglas William Talbot as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
