A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of howard b. chapin, former member of the general assembly.
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin was born on December 9, 1921, in Ahoskie, North Carolina, to Henry B. Chapin and Lavenia Howard Chapin; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin graduated from Grainger High School in Kinston, North Carolina, and Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in 1947 and in later years took additional courses at East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin taught in the public schools in Washington and Belhaven for 34 years, 20 of which he coached football, basketball, tennis, and baseball teams; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin served with honor and distinction in the General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives for nine terms from 1975 through 1992; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin made contributions as a member of many legislative committees and subcommittees, including Appropriations, Courts and Judicial Districts, Election Laws, and Constitutional Amendments; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin provided leadership in the General Assembly as chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Aquaculture and Marine Fisheries; chair of the Public Employees Subcommittee on Salaries; vice‑chair of the Economic Expansion Subcommittee on Travel, Tourism and Economic Development; and vice‑chair of the State Government Subcommittee on State Parks, Facilities and Property; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin supported a number of causes as a member of the General Assembly such as restoration of oyster beds in Hyde County and conservation efforts for fishing; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin sponsored legislation which led to the creation of the Legislators' School for Youth Leadership Development, a residential summer school program for high school juniors and seniors held at East Carolina University and Western Carolina University to target potential leaders within our State; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin was a veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant in the 8th Air Force of the United States Air Force in the European Theater from 1943 through 1945; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin was active in his community, serving as president of the Belhaven Lion's Club and Washington Kiwanis Club, chair of the Somerset Foundation, a charter member of the Tri‑Community Ruritan Club, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hyde County and Belhaven Chambers of Commerce, the Washington Planning Board, and the Board of Directors of the Global TransPark Facility; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin was a member of the First Christian Church of Washington; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin died on May 14, 2002; and
Whereas, Howard B. Chapin leaves to mourn his wife of 54 years, Mary Alice Beasley Chapin, a son, Michael Chapin, five grandchildren, and one great‑grandchild; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Howard B. Chapin and expresses the gratitude of this State and its citizens for the service he rendered.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Howard B. Chapin for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Howard B. Chapin.
SECTION 4.  This resolution becomes effective upon ratification.