The Goochland Democratic Committee Mourns Our Former Co-Chair William E. Quarles, Jr.
The Goochland Democratic Committee, along with many organizations in Goochland County is honoring the memory and service of William E. Quarles, Jr., who passed away on February 3rd.
Mr. Quarles was an active leader and former Co-Chair of the Goochland Democratic Committee. Mr. Quarles held many leadership roles and inspired many, many people. This year was the start of Mr. Quarles’ second year of service on the Goochland School Board, being elected Vice-Chair. He previously served eight years on the Goochland County Board of Supervisors representing District 2 and prior to that six years on the Goochland County Planning Commission.
In recognition and appreciation for Mr. Quarles’s service, County Administrator Kenneth A. Young, ordered the Goochland flag to remain at half-staff in his honor at all county facilities through sunset on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Mr. Quarles has served the people of Goochland County in many ways over many years. He will be greatly missed.
Mr. Quarles grew up in Louisa and Goochland counties, graduated from Goochland High School in 1970 and from Virginia Union University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and biology. He previously taught school in Louisa and Richmond before going to work at Dominion Power. He worked for 30 years at Dominion Power’s (Dominion Energy) North Anna Nuclear Power Station as a member of the chemistry and management team.
Mr. Quarles had a passion for education, history, and Goochland County. He was a co-founder and previously served as President and Vice President of the Goochland Education Foundation, in addition he was an Ex-Officio Board Member of Goochland Pet Lovers. During his time as supervisor, he prepared an explanation of the heraldry in the Gooch crest that appears in the Goochland County seal.
He joined the Board of Supervisors in January 2004 and was reelected to a second term in 2007. Mr. Quarles served as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors three times in 2008, 2010, and 2011 and Vice-Chairman in 2007. Prior to serving on the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Quarles served on the Planning Commission from 1998 to 2003 including two times as Chairman. He was instrumental in the county compensating citizens for serving on boards and commissions to increase citizen participation in their community. Mr. Quarles was a champion for public safety, serving on the Board when the county transitioned from a volunteer fire rescue department to a combination career and volunteer department. In addition, Mr. Quarles served on the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board as a representative for the Virginia Association of Counties.
He will forever be remembered for his relentless passion, service, and dedication to Goochland County. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons William and Christopher; and many grandchildren. William loved everyone, and his greatest desire would be that people would follow the golden rule. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." In William's memory, we ask you to be kind to one another and smile.
VICTORY!!
Joseph R. (Joe) Biden (D), long-time U.S. senator from Delaware and vice-president in the Obama Administration, is now president of the United States. On Jan. 20, he was sworn in as our 46th President. His running mate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is now vice-president and, on Jan. 20, became the first woman and person-of-color to hold that office. Biden-Harris carried Virginia.
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In elections closer to home:
This is a great time for Goochland Democrats and all residents of Virginia!! |
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Meetings, Events and Other News
NEXT GDC MEETING: Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 6:30pm - Zoom Call - email invite coming
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Message From Our Chairperson Tina: We Did It!!
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Pat yourselves on the back for all you did to make sure we sent Abigail back to Congress and Mark Warner back to the Senate, and to ensure that 45 is a one-term president.
The GDC sent out over 1900 postcards, in addition to all the other volunteering GDC members did -- whether it was phone banking and texting, delivering or putting up signs, donating to campaigns and virtual events. We have moved from a 70/30 county to a 60/40 county in a few short years, and the thanks goes to all of you! Even in a pandemic, we showed that we could still motivate voters to come out and vote. |
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Address: Goochland Democratic Committee, PO Box 125, Goochland, Virginia 23063
Email: GDCVirginia@gmail.com
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