05 LC 19 6672

House Resolution 28EX

By: Representative Dukes of the 150th

A RESOLUTION

Remembering and honoring the life of Deacon George Edward Yarbrough; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on June 10, 2005, the State of Virginia lost a great citizen upon the passing of Deacon George Edward Yarbrough; and

WHEREAS, he was born on December 25, 1936 in Saluda, Virginia, the beloved son of the late Callie and Joseph Yarbrough; and

WHEREAS, following his retirement as a much lauded homicide detective with the New York City Police Department, he returned to his hometown of Saluda; and

WHEREAS, he continued his commitment to service as an active member of his childhood church, Immanuel Baptist Church, where he was ordained a deacon; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Meńs Chorus and the Mass Choir and delighted audiences with his soulful musical renditions on the harmonica and trumpet; and

WHEREAS, he extended his service to the community as a member of the Mason of the Bethlehem Star Lodge No. 249; and

WHEREAS, he was devoted to his wife of 21 years, Diane and was a loving and supportive father, grandfather, brother, and uncle; and

WHEREAS, his love of life and people was infectious and inspiring and in the hearts of those who loved him, he lives on.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor and remember Deacon George Edward Yarbrough and express their sincerest condolences to his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Deacon George Edward Yarbrough.