Bill Text: VA SR9 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Purcell G. Bailey, Sr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-01-23 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR9ER) [SR9 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-SR9-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Purcell G. Bailey, Sr., a respected member of the Surry County community, celebrated his 100th birthday on September 8, 2019; and
WHEREAS, born in 1919, Purcell Bailey witnessed many of the seminal events of the twentieth century, from the Great Depression and World War II to the triumphs of the civil rights movement and the dawn of the Internet era; and
WHEREAS, throughout his life, Purcell Bailey has offered his leadership and wisdom to numerous civic and service organizations in an effort to enhance the quality of life of all his fellow Surry County residents; and
WHEREAS, Purcell Bailey has served as a member of the American Legion, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Surry County African-American Heritage Society; and
WHEREAS, Purcell Bailey enjoys fellowship and worship with the community as a longtime member of Lebanon Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Purcell G. Bailey, Sr., hereby be commended on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Purcell G. Bailey, Sr., as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his contributions to Surry County and the Commonwealth.
