Virginia HR 348: Celebrating the life of Manuel Abuan Hipol, M.D.

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17104423D 

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 348 

Offered February 1, 2017 

Celebrating the life of Manuel Abuan Hipol, M.D. 

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Patrons-- Villanueva, Davis, Holcomb, Jones, Knight, Leftwich, Lindsey, 
Miyares and Stolle 

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WHEREAS, Manuel Abuan Hipol, M.D., a patriotic veteran and a respected 
physician who supported and strengthened the Filipino American community in 
Virginia Beach, died on December 9, 2016; and

WHEREAS, a native of Manila, Philippines, Manuel Hipol proudly 
served as a member of the United States Army and the United States Navy for 
more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, in 1980, Manuel Hipol opened the Hipol Clinic, where 
he practiced radiology until his well-earned retirement in 2014; affectionately 
known as �Dr. M,� he provided expert treatment to countless patients and was a 
trusted mentor to other local medical professionals; and

WHEREAS, Manuel Hipol proudly helped Filipino immigrants 
integrate into society while preserving their culture and heritage; he served 
as founder and chair of the Council of United Filipino Organizations of Tidewater, 
where he oversaw the construction of the Philippine Cultural Center of 
Virginia, the largest such cultural center in the United States and the first 
to be paid for entirely by its community; and

WHEREAS, Manuel Hipol served as a past president of 
Association of Philippine Physicians in America and Filipino American Veterans 
of Hampton Roads; he also offered his time and leadership to the Virginia 
Marine Science Museum, Art and Humanities Commission in Virginia Beach, and the 
Contemporary Arts Center in Virginia Beach and was a devout Catholic; and

WHEREAS, Manuel Hipol will be fondly remembered and greatly 
missed by his wife of 44 years, Rose; children, Vivianne and Charrise, and 
their families; and numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; 
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great 
sadness the loss of Manuel Abuan Hipol, M.D., a veteran, a caregiver, and an 
active member of the Virginia Beach community; 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 Manuel 
Abuan Hipol, M.D., as an expression of the House of Delegates� respect for his 
memory.