2025 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 480
Celebrating the life of Holly Jennings King.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, January 20, 2025
Agreed to by the Senate, January 23, 2025
WHEREAS, Holly Jennings King, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend, and member of the Craig County community, died on September 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Holly King discovered a talent for dance at a young age, performing in The Nutcracker with the Richmond City Ballet for three seasons, and was also an accomplished martial artist, holding a black belt in karate; and
WHEREAS, Holly King was a dedicated student who studied at Pulaski County High School, Eastern Montgomery High School, and the Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology in Petersburg before earning a degree from Radford University; and
WHEREAS, after a series of adventures in various locales, Holly King returned to the New River Valley, the place she truly called home; and
WHEREAS, Holly King's warmth, empathy, and compassion for others brightened countless people's lives as she supported many in their time of need and encouraged all who knew her to embrace their true, authentic selves; and
WHEREAS, Holly King will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her loving husband, Jude; her parents, Richard and Susan; her brothers, Ritchie and Harrison, 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 Holly Jennings King, a treasured member of the Craig County community whose joy, energy, and passion for life will continue to inspire others for years to come; 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 Holly Jennings King as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.