2025 SESSION

INTRODUCED

25105110D

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 612

Offered February 6, 2025

Celebrating the life of Lloyd W. Enoch.

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Patrons—Rasoul, Austin, Ballard, Davis, McNamara, Obenshain, Williams and Zehr; Senator: Suetterlein

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WHEREAS, Lloyd W. Enoch, an honorable veteran, esteemed educator, dedicated philanthropist, and beloved member of the Roanoke City community, died on June 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, born and raised in West Virginia, Lloyd Enoch earned a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College and a master's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University before serving his country with honor and distinction as a cryptographer with the United States Army in Japan; and

WHEREAS, following his service, Lloyd Enoch devoted more than 40 years to the growth and development of young people as an educator with Roanoke City Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, in his role as director of career and technical education, Lloyd Enoch helped countless students prepare themselves for meaningful and productive careers and success beyond the classroom; and

WHEREAS, as a testament to his lasting impact, the Lloyd Enoch Social Gathering Area and Courtyard at the Charles W. Day Technical Education Center in Roanoke was named in his honor in 2024; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Enoch gave abundantly of his time for the benefit of others as a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, where he served as president and secretary-treasurer in addition to two terms as lieutenant governor of Division 15; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his efforts and generosity, Lloyd Enoch was presented a Kiwanis International George F. Hixson Fellowship Award, one of the foundation's highest honors; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Enoch will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife, Rita; his son, Lloyd Jr., and his son by marriage, Jason, 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 Lloyd W. Enoch, a treasured member of the Roanoke community whose dedication and service inspired 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 Lloyd W. Enoch as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.