Virginia HR 352: Celebrating the life of Clifford George Mainous.

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2024SESSION
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HOUSERESOLUTIONNO.352
Celebrating the life of Clifford George Mainous.
AgreedtobytheHouseofDelegates,March7,2024
WHEREAS, Clifford George Mainous, an esteemed educator and coach and beloved member of the
Norton community, died on February 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the former Appalachia High School, where he was a standout on
the football team, Clifford "Chig" George Mainous earned an associate degree from Hiwassee College
then attended Emory & Henry College, where he also played football and earned a bachelor's degree;
and
WHEREAS, Clifford Mainous next embarked upon a career as an educator and coach, serving first
in Council and later in Gate City for several years and contributing greatly to the success of the students
he taught and mentored; and
WHEREAS, Clifford Mainous honed his abilities as an educator by earning a master's degree in
Illinois, then returned to the Commonwealth to teach and coach at John I. Burton High School in
Norton, where he helped lead the football team to a state championship in 1972 and was named head
football coach in 1980; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his efforts as an athlete, educator, and coach, Clifford Mainous was
inducted into the Hiwassee College Football Hall of Fame in 2015 and the John I. Burton High School
Hall of Fame in 2023; and
WHEREAS, following an accomplished career dedicated to the success and achievements of his
students, Clifford Mainous devoted himself to the game of golf at Lonesome Pine Country Club in Wise
County and travelled frequently to visit family; and
WHEREAS, Clifford Mainous will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife,
Jackie; his children, David, Mary, and Martha, 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 Clifford George
Mainous, a cherished member of the Norton community whose legacy of service was an inspiration to
all who knew him; 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 Clifford George Mainous as an expression of the House of Delegates'
respect for his memory.
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