2014-07-03 Lester Elton Pruitt Vittoptbacnia County Tgoacrb of 'uperbtooro
RESOLUTION
2014-07-03
WHEREAS, Lester Elton Pruitt loved the Town of Chatham and believed in serving the
community and church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pruitt and Betty Pruitt, his wife of nearly 54 years, were affiliated with the
Western Auto store on Main Street in Chatham from 1953 until 1997, including 22 years as co-owners
and operators, where Mr. Pruitt exhibited his exemplary customer service skills; and
WHEREAS, after being first elected in 1992, Elton Pruitt served eight years as a Councilman
for the Town of Chatham, including two terms as Mayor of Chatham; and
WHEREAS, Elton Pruitt helped implement a number of improvements for the Town,
including the construction of a new fire station, a website, and was involved with many upgrades to
the Town's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, during his long-time membership with the Chatham Presbyterian Church, Mr.
Pruitt served as Ruling Elder and a Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pruitt served in the National Guard, and was a member of many
organizations, including Chatham First, the Board of Directors for both Oak Grove Residential Care
and Faith Home, and served over thirty years with and was president of the Chatham Lions Club; then
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors expresses its sincere regret and grief over the loss of the Lester Elton Pruitt, an honored
and respected citizen in the Town of Chatham and in Pittsylvania County, and for the outstanding
example he provided for the citizens of Town of Chatham and Pittsylvania County through his
dedication to helping make Chatham a better place to live and do business. The Board of Supervisors
expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of the Lester Elton Pruitt for their loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors directs that a copy of this
resolution be given to the family of the Lester Elton Pruitt.
Given under my hand this 22' day of July, 2014.
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J sie L. Barksdal , Chairman
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