Virginia HR 452: Celebrating the life of Kenneth Robert Williard.

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2024SESSION
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HOUSERESOLUTIONNO.452
Celebrating the life of Kenneth Robert Williard.
AgreedtobytheHouseofDelegates,March9,2024
WHEREAS, Kenneth Robert Williard, an honorable veteran and a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, and member of the Stafford County community, died on April 11, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Pleasantville High School in New Jersey, Kenneth "Ken" Robert
Williard enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country with honor and distinction aboard the
aircraft carrier USS Lexington until his honorable discharge in 1956; and
WHEREAS, Ken Williard embarked upon his professional career with the consumer credit reporting
agency Equifax, which took him from Pleasantville, New Jersey, to Philadelphia, to Wilmington,
Delaware, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and finally to Richmond as he advanced through a number of
managerial positions; and
WHEREAS, in his retirement, Ken Williard built a home in Brooke and became an active and
engaged member of the community, serving with the Brooke Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Ken Williard was a trusted mentor and counselor for many over the years, providing
informed, sage guidance and advice to others in their times of joy and struggle; and
WHEREAS, guided throughout his life by his faith, Ken Williard enjoyed worship, fellowship, and
participating in community outreach with the congregation at Andrew Chapel Methodist Church in
Stafford; and
WHEREAS, Ken Williard will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 68
years, Mary; his children, Kenneth and David, and their families; 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 Kenneth Robert
Williard, a cherished member of the Stafford County community whose kindness and generosity touched
countless lives; 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 Kenneth Robert Williard as an expression of the House of Delegates'
respect for his memory.
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