Virginia SJ 115: Celebrating the life of Billy Bernard Lawrence.

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 115 

Celebrating the life of Billy Bernard Lawrence. 

Agreed to by the Senate, February 20, 2020 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2020 

WHEREAS, Billy Bernard Lawrence, a successful entrepreneur in Martinsville, 
died on May 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Billy Lawrence was a native of Henry County and 
served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army; 
and

WHEREAS, after returning home to the Commonwealth, Billy 
Lawrence established Billy Lawrence Farms and Lawrence Distributing Company; he 
offered his expertise to the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association, National 
Beer Wholesalers Association, and the Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association; 
and 

WHEREAS, during the course of his career, Billy Lawrence 
received several awards and accolades, including the Life Service Award from 
the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Enduring Enterprise Award 
from the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Billy Lawrence was a member of the American Legion, 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the 
Loyal Order of Moose, and he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the 
congregation of Granbery United Methodist Church; and 

WHEREAS, Billy Lawrence will be fondly remembered and greatly 
missed by his wife of 64 years, Dovie �Shirley�; his daughters, Linda and 
Sandra, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, 
therefore, be it 

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, 
That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Billy 
Bernard Lawrence, a respected business owner in Martinsville; and, be it 

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy 
of this resolution for presentation to the family of Billy Bernard Lawrence as 
an expression of the General Assembly�s respect for his memory.