Virginia HJ 611: Celebrating the life of James Winston Adams, Jr.

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2023SESSION
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HOUSEJOINTRESOLUTIONNO.611
Celebrating the life of James Winston Adams, Jr.
AgreedtobytheHouseofDelegates,February6,2023
AgreedtobytheSenate,February9,2023
WHEREAS, James Winston Adams, Jr., a former educator and coach in Norton, died on May 23,
2022; and
WHEREAS, James Adams, known to family and friends as "Jimbo," graduated from John I. Burton
High School and earned a bachelor's degree from what was then known as Clinch Valley College; and
WHEREAS, James Adams returned to his high school alma mater as a teacher and coach; as the
head football coach from 1998 to 2018, he compiled a 174-91 record and led the team to six regional
titles and several state championship appearances; and
WHEREAS, James Adams' greatest joy in life was his beloved family, and he relished every
opportunity to spend time with his children and grandson; and
WHEREAS, James Adams will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his beloved wife of 32
years, Stephanie; his children, James III and Jazlyn, and their families; and numerous other family
members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby
note with great sadness the loss of James Winston Adams, Jr., a former teacher and coach in Norton;
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 James Winston Adams, Jr., as an expression of the General Assembly's
respect for his memory.
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