A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of horace robinson kornegay, former member of congress.
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was born in Buncombe County to Marvin Earl Kornegay and Blanche Robinson Kornegay; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay grew up in Greensboro and graduated from Greensboro Senior High School; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay received his bachelor's degree and law degree from Wake Forest University; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was an asset to the legal profession, working in both the public and private sectors for over 50 years; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was elected District Solicitor, now District Attorney, for the Twelfth District in 1954, and served faithfully in that office until his election to the United States House of Representative in 1960; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay served with honor and distinction in the United States House of Representatives for four terms between 1961 and 1968; and
Whereas, during his tenure in Congress, Horace Robinson Kornegay served as Chair of the Commerce Committee; and
Whereas, after leaving Congress, Horace Robinson Kornegay served as vice‑president, president, chair, and counsel to the Tobacco Institute, a trade organization that represented the nation's cigarette manufacturers from 1969 to 1986; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay donated his time and expertise to his profession and community through service on various boards and organizations, including the Greensboro Rotary Club, the 100 Club of Greensboro, the Masons, and the Greensboro Bar Association, of which he served as President; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay attained the rank of Eagle Scout and was an active supporter of Scouting activities all of life; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was faithful to his alma mater, serving on the Board of Visitors at Wake Forest University for 17 years; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was a devoted member of the West Market Street United Methodist Church in Greensboro; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay proudly served his nation during World War II as a member of the Army's 100th Infantry Division and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay received numerous honors and awards for his works, including the title of Man of the Year in 1985 by the B'nai B'rith Anti‑Defamation League of Washington, DC; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was married to Annie Ben Beale Kornegay for more than 54 years; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay was an avid and accomplished sailor and was widely known for his sailing trips upon the Yogi, including sailing to New York in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay died on January 21, 2009, at the age of 84; and
Whereas, Horace Robinson Kornegay is survived by his son, Horace R. Kornegay, Jr.; daughters, Kathy K. Cozort and Martha K. Howard; and grandchildren, Horace R. Kornegay, III, Rachel Reade Kornegay, Rebecca Beale Kornegay, Jackson Lowell Cozort, Kathryn Kornegay Cozort, David Ross Howard, Jr., Julianne Kornegay Howard, and Benjamin Beale Howard; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the life and memory of Horace Robinson Kornegay and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for the service he rendered.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of Horace Robinson Kornegay 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 Horace Robinson Kornegay.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.