Statement of the Governor on the Death of Delegate Harry J. Parrish

RICHMOND – Today, Governor Timothy M. Kaine made the following statement:

“Anne and I are deeply saddened by the death of Delegate Harry Parrish of Manassas. In January 2001, I started attending a Tuesday morning Bible study that is held during the General Assembly session. Harry was a regular attendee at those Bible studies, and during that time I came to know him as a dear person and a dear friend.

“In his public and his private life, Harry was always courtly and civil and committed to service. His composure and dignity, combined with his commitment to working in a bipartisan manner for the future of the Commonwealth, made him a true Virginia gentleman. We will miss him.”

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