For consideration on November 15, 2011 a resolution, no. 2011-0046-R
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- BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF AMHERST, VIRGINIA
- WHEREAS
- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF AMHERST, VIRGINIA
- II. That this resolution shall be in force and effect upon adoption.
Amherst County Board of Supervisors County Resolution No. 2011-0046R For consideration on November 15, 2011 A RESOLUTION, NO. 2011-0046-R Commemorating and celebrating the life of James Blair Bibby ______________________ Approved as to form by the County Attorney _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF AMHERST, VIRGINIA: I. That the Amherst County Board of Supervisors recognizes James Blair Bibby for his lifetime achievements, as follows: WHEREAS, Mr. James “Jim” Blair Bibby of Madison Heights in Amherst County, a respected citizen and former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher, died on February 16, 2010; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bibby was born October 29, 1944, in Franklin, North Carolina, attended Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, and received a Bachelor’s of Art from Lynchburg College; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bibby initially signed with the New York Mets organization in 1965 and went on to play 13 years in the Major Leagues for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, the Texas Rangers, the Cleveland Indians, and the Pittsburgh Pirates; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bibby, a 6-foot-5 right-hander with an intimidating 95 mph fastball, helped lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1979 World Series title; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bibby’s best season came in 1980 when he went 19-6 with a 3.32 earned run average All-Star status and finished third in the vote for the coveted National League Cy Young Award; and WHEREAS, two significant highlights in Mr. Bibby’s stellar career are noted: one occurring in a game with the Atlanta Braves on May 19, 1981, when he allowed a single hit from Terry Harper, the leadoff hitter, and then retired the next 27 batters; and another in which Mr. Bibby pitched a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s on July 30, 1973; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bibby retired in 1984, ending his baseball career with a record of 111-101 and an ERA of 3.76; and WHEREAS, after his retirement, Mr. Bibby served as the pitching coach of Lynchburg’s minor league baseball team for 15 years, and enjoyed playing golf in his leisure; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bibby will be fondly remembered for his many spectacular pitching efforts, his dedication to baseball, and his devotion to his Church family of First Baptist Church Coolwell and to other friends and family, and will be greatly missed by his wife, Jacqueline Bibby, his two daughters, Tanya Bibby McClain (Russell) and Tamara Bibby, Granddaughter Blaire Taylor McClain; his brothers Fred and Henry, and numerous nieces, nephews, fans, friends, and fellow players. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF AMHERST, VIRGINIA: That the Board mourns the passing of a fine baseball star and outstanding Virginian, James Blair Bibby. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is directed to prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of James Blair Bibby as an expression of the Board’s respect for his memory. II. That this resolution shall be in force and effect upon adoption. Adopted this 15th day of November, 2011 _______________________________________ V. Frank Campbell, Chair pro tempore Amherst County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: ________________________________ Steve Crosby, Clerk Amherst County Board of Supervisors Ayes ____ No’s_____ Abstentions ____ Directory: egov -> docs docs -> Board of supervisors egov -> Development review committee members 2015 planning department building, safety & inspections egov -> Question 1 of 80 Welcome to the Self Teaching Exam! As the very first step, please carefully read this Primer on eGovernance egov -> - egov -> Participation list (final) Austria : trost gerald Belgium egov -> Item no: 1 application no. 2784-2015 egov -> As of July 1, 2016 the filing fees are: $96. 00 If value of property to be titled is under $6,000. 00 Download 11.7 Kb. Share with your friends:
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