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SESSION INTRODUCED 24105388D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
36 I Offered February 6, 2024 N Celebrating the life of Donald Wayne Rife.
36 E Celebrating the life of Donald Wayne Rife.
T –––––––––– Patrons––Hackworth and Pillion R –––––––––– O leader, and beloved member of the Dickenson County community, died on December 8, 2023;
N Agreed to by the Senate, February 8, 2024 R O WHEREAS, Donald Wayne Rife, respected surface coal miner, esteemed public servant and civic leaWHEREAS, after graduating from Clintwood High School and attending what is today023;
andvic WHEREAS, after graduating from Clintwood High School and attending what is today D Carson-Newman University, Donald "Donnie" Rife found success in a career as a surface coal miner, working tirelessly to support the energy needs of the Commonwealth and beyond;
and L Carson-Newman University, Donald "Donnie" Rife found success in a career as a surface coal miner, L working tirelessly to support the energy needs of the Commonwealth and beyond;
and C WHEREAS, Donnie Rife gave generously of his time in service to the community for more than 30 yeaWHEREAS, Donnie Rife proudly served the interests of his constituents as a member of theand E Dickenson County Board of Supervisors, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the betterment of Dickenson County;
and E years as a member of his local Lions Club, which he served as both governor and president;
and WHEREAS, Donnie Rife supported the responsible growth and development of the Commonwealth through his involvement with several organizations over the years, including the board of the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority and the Virginia Gas and Oil Board;
and30 D WHEREAS, Donnie Rife proudly served the interests of his constituents as a member of the Dickenson County Board of Supervisors, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the betterment of DicWHEREAS, Donnie Rife supported the responsible growth and development of the Commonwealth through his involvement with several organizations over the years, including the board of the Virginia CoaWHEREAS, Donnie Rife's devotion to ensuring the well-being of others was evident in his work with various charitable organizations in Dickenson County, including St.
and with various charitable organizations in Dickenson County, including St.
Mary's Health Wagon and theR Clintwood Rescue Squad, which he served as chairman of the board;
Mary's Health Wagon and the Clintwood Rescue Squad, which he served as chairman of the board;
and E years, Doris;
and WHEREAS, Donnie Rife will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his loving wife of 43 S years, Doris;
now, therefore, be it 3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Donald Wayne Rife, a treasured member of the Dickenson County community, whose kindness and generosity touched couRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Donald Wayne Rife as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
now, therefore, be ite of 43 R RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Donald Wayne Rife, a treasured member of the Dickenson County community, whose kindness and generosity touched couRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Donald Wayne Rife as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
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