2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26101020D

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 89

Offered February 9, 2026

Celebrating the life of Linwood Roy Griffin.

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Patron—Griffin

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WHEREAS, Linwood Roy Griffin, a highly admired member of the Lynchburg community and a beloved father, died on April 11, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Linwood “Lin” Roy Griffin was born in 1952 and learned the value of hard work and responsibility at a young age while growing up on his family's farm in North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, a proud patriot, Lin Griffin served his country as a member of the United States Army National Guard; and

WHEREAS, Lin Griffin was a man of deep and abiding faith who earned a Bible studies certificate from the Liberty Bible Institute; and

WHEREAS, Lin Griffin was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees and was passionate about muscle cars; and

WHEREAS, Lin Griffin's greatest joy in life was his family, and he relished every opportunity to uplift his sons and support them in all their endeavors; he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by numerous family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Linwood Roy Griffin; 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 Linwood Roy Griffin as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.