Virginia SR 35: Celebrating the life of Joseph Roland Wright, Sr.

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35 

Celebrating the life of Joseph Roland Wright, Sr. 

Agreed to by the Senate, February 27, 2020 

WHEREAS, Joseph Roland Wright, Sr., who distinguished himself in 
the Portsmouth community as an honorable veteran, dedicated civil servant, and 
influential community activist, died on March 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wright was born and raised in Portsmouth, 
where he was affectionately known by his friends and family as �Joe� or 
�Roland�; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from Tidewater Community College, 
Joseph Wright served his country with honor and distinction for several years 
as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, upon returning to civilian life, Joseph Wright worked 
tirelessly on behalf of his city as an employee with the United States Postal 
Service; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wright was an active and engaged member of the 
Portsmouth community, building a legacy of commitment and service through his 
involvement in numerous local organizations and frequent participation in 
Portsmouth City Council meetings; and

WHEREAS, as president and treasurer of the Police-Community 
Relations Advisory Committee for the Cavalier Manor neighborhood, Joseph Wright 
strove to ensure the safety and security of his community, earning the nickname 
�the Mayor of Cavalier Manor�; and

WHEREAS, several fraternal organizations benefited from Joseph 
Wright�s membership over the years, including the Shriners of Arabia Temple 
#12, whom he formerly served as an honorary past potentate, and the Mt. Gilead 
Alpha & Omega Lodge #46 of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, whom he 
served previously as worshipper master; and

WHEREAS, guided through life by his deep and abiding faith, 
Joseph Wright enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community as a longtime 
member of the First Baptist Church on Elm Avenue in Portsmouth, where he served 
as a trustee, Sunday school superintendent, and a member of the men�s chorus; 
and

WHEREAS, Joseph Wright will be fondly remembered and dearly 
missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty; his children, Joseph, Jr., 
LaDonna, and Angela, and their families; and numerous other family members and 
friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great 
sadness the loss of Joseph Roland Wright, Sr., an honored veteran and esteemed 
postal worker who touched countless lives in Portsmouth as a community 
activist, mentor, and friend; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy 
of this resolution for presentation to the family of Joseph Roland Wright, Sr., 
as an expression of the Senate of Virginia�s respect for his memory.