Bill Text: VA SJR372 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Carl David Brinkley.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-20 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ372ER) [SJR372 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-SJR372-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Carl David Brinkley, the esteemed mayor of Clifton Forge, died on November 22, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Carl Brinkley was born in Torrington, Connecticut, and as an adult worked for the United States Postal Service for 42 years, retiring as postmaster of Low Moor, and later worked as a realtor with B.A. Rupert Real Estate; he also served with the Virginia National Guard for 30 years, retiring with the rank of master sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Carl Brinkley served on the Clifton Forge Town Council from 2004, and he held the office of mayor from 2013; he was vice mayor before becoming mayor and was known for his dedication to the people of the Alleghany Highlands and his efforts to promote intergovernmental cooperation throughout the area; and
WHEREAS, Carl Brinkley represented Clifton Forge on numerous committees and boards, including the Clifton Forge Economic Development Authority, the Clifton Forge Development Corporation, the Clifton Forge Parks and Trails Committee, and the Clifton Forge Planning Commission; he was a charter member of the Alleghany Highlands Free Clinic Board, elder board member of Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, and an active member of Clifton Forge Main Street, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Carl Brinkley will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Jenny; sons, John and Bill, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; 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 Carl David Brinkley, esteemed mayor of Clifton Forge; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Carl David Brinkley as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.
